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08:32, 10-Jul-2017
Fire breaks out at London's Camden Lock Market
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Updated at 11:10 a.m. BJT
The fire in London's Camden Lock Market has been brought under control, three hours after it broke out.
The London Fire Brigade has said it will remain on site to dampen down any remaining signs of the fire.
There are no immediate reports of injuries.
Updated at 9:23 a.m. BJT
The first, second and third floors and the roof of a building within the market are on fire, the London Fire Brigade has tweeted as firefighters continue to work at the scene.
The London Ambulance Service said it has sent specialists including a Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene.
Camden Lock Market, located in north London, is a popular tourist attraction.
A huge fire destroyed a large section of the market in 2008.
Updated at 8:32 a.m. BJT
A fire broke out on Monday morning in north London's Camden Lock Market. /London Fire Brigade Twitter Photo
A fire broke out on Monday morning in north London's Camden Lock Market. /London Fire Brigade Twitter Photo
Firefighters are battling a blaze at London's Camden Lock Market.
Casualties remain unknown at this stage, as 10 fire engines and more than 70 firefighters try to put out the flames.
The fire was reported at 12:10 a.m. on Monday, reported Sky News citing a Metropolitan Police spokesperson.
The London Fire Brigade has warned the public to avoid the area.
This is a developing story – stay tuned with CGTN for more.
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