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| Camden Lock Market fire: Seventy firefighters tackle blaze | Camden Lock Market fire: Seventy firefighters tackle blaze |
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| A huge blaze broke out overnight at Camden Lock Market in north London. | A huge blaze broke out overnight at Camden Lock Market in north London. |
| Seventy firefighters and 10 fire engines were sent to the site, which is a popular tourist attraction, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. | Seventy firefighters and 10 fire engines were sent to the site, which is a popular tourist attraction, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. |
| A fire officer at the scene said the fire began in a building containing a number of businesses. | A fire officer at the scene said the fire began in a building containing a number of businesses. |
| It affected a small section of the area and many stalls and shops were "operating and welcoming visitors and customers as usual", the market said. | It affected a small section of the area and many stalls and shops were "operating and welcoming visitors and customers as usual", the market said. |
| Market is 'our heart and soul' | |
| London Ambulance Service was called in, but confirmed it had not treated any patients. | London Ambulance Service was called in, but confirmed it had not treated any patients. |
| Major fires have hit the sprawling market area twice before in recent years, in 2008 and 2014. | Major fires have hit the sprawling market area twice before in recent years, in 2008 and 2014. |
| LFB said the first, second and third floors and the roof of the building had been damaged. | LFB said the first, second and third floors and the roof of the building had been damaged. |
| "Crews worked hard to get the fire under control and to stop it from spreading to neighbouring buildings," station manager David Reid said. | "Crews worked hard to get the fire under control and to stop it from spreading to neighbouring buildings," station manager David Reid said. |
| BBC Radio London reporter Barry Caffrey said he had been told by a fire officer at the scene the blaze had begun in a building with an Honest Burger restaurant on the ground floor. | BBC Radio London reporter Barry Caffrey said he had been told by a fire officer at the scene the blaze had begun in a building with an Honest Burger restaurant on the ground floor. |
| Deana Irwin, who lives next to the market, saw flames blazing "about 5m high from the top of the building". | Deana Irwin, who lives next to the market, saw flames blazing "about 5m high from the top of the building". |
| Witness Joan Ribes, 24, said: "I was just passing by when I saw the fire and they started to get firefighters and police, it was all very fast. | Witness Joan Ribes, 24, said: "I was just passing by when I saw the fire and they started to get firefighters and police, it was all very fast. |
| "We called the police to close the street to the traffic because it was very dangerous, the fire was flying through the air to the surrounding areas." | "We called the police to close the street to the traffic because it was very dangerous, the fire was flying through the air to the surrounding areas." |
| The market, which has been based in the area since 1974, has more than 1,000 stalls and shops. | The market, which has been based in the area since 1974, has more than 1,000 stalls and shops. |
| Deicola and Leora Neves, who own Camden Guitars which is based in the burnt building, said their shop had been destroyed and "everything has gone". | Deicola and Leora Neves, who own Camden Guitars which is based in the burnt building, said their shop had been destroyed and "everything has gone". |
| "This is where we started and we're really feeling the loss of that," Ms Neves said. | "This is where we started and we're really feeling the loss of that," Ms Neves said. |
| Market worker Kareem Khodeir said he believed about 100 traders would have been affected by the blaze and some would be "finished" as a result. | Market worker Kareem Khodeir said he believed about 100 traders would have been affected by the blaze and some would be "finished" as a result. |
| "There were 30-35 permanent stalls in the building who have completely lost everything while those who trade outside also store their stock in there. | "There were 30-35 permanent stalls in the building who have completely lost everything while those who trade outside also store their stock in there. |
| "It most likely will destroy a few businesses completely," he said. | "It most likely will destroy a few businesses completely," he said. |
| Alex Proud, founder of the Proud Galleries in Camden, said the fire brigade had "turned up incredibly quickly and stopped what could have been a really substantial fire which could have wiped out the market". | Alex Proud, founder of the Proud Galleries in Camden, said the fire brigade had "turned up incredibly quickly and stopped what could have been a really substantial fire which could have wiped out the market". |
| "These are old buildings, they go back to the 1840s," he added. | "These are old buildings, they go back to the 1840s," he added. |
| He said only about 5-10% of the market had been damaged and "75% of the market is now open". | He said only about 5-10% of the market had been damaged and "75% of the market is now open". |
| At the scene: Jennifer Scott, BBC News | At the scene: Jennifer Scott, BBC News |
| It's a tourist hotspot that attracts millions and an area of the capital with rich rock 'n' roll history. | |
| But Camden Lock Market is also the livelihood of many small businesses and a stone's throw from local residents who had to watch as the fire took hold. | But Camden Lock Market is also the livelihood of many small businesses and a stone's throw from local residents who had to watch as the fire took hold. |
| Nestled next to Regent's Canal and beside Camden's railway bridge, visitors have vast quantities of shops to explore and cuisine to sample. | |
| Now the Market Hall - a four storey building filled with independent traders who often make their own products - looks badly burnt, with broken windows and a strong smell of smoke surrounding it. | Now the Market Hall - a four storey building filled with independent traders who often make their own products - looks badly burnt, with broken windows and a strong smell of smoke surrounding it. |
| "The hard work and aggressive action of the fire crews ensured it didn't spread to the nearby buildings," said London Fire Brigade station manager Andrew Walton. | "The hard work and aggressive action of the fire crews ensured it didn't spread to the nearby buildings," said London Fire Brigade station manager Andrew Walton. |
| Ozgur Kaya works on a jewellery stall in the building. | Ozgur Kaya works on a jewellery stall in the building. |
| "Some of the traders have lost everything," he said. "They are so upset. We are all here to be there for them." | "Some of the traders have lost everything," he said. "They are so upset. We are all here to be there for them." |
| Sam Row, who runs a vintage camera stall in the shadow of the building, only discovered the news when he came to work first thing. | Sam Row, who runs a vintage camera stall in the shadow of the building, only discovered the news when he came to work first thing. |
| "All my kit is in there," he said. "I don't know if it is safe, if it has been damaged by fire or water. It's very worrying for us." | "All my kit is in there," he said. "I don't know if it is safe, if it has been damaged by fire or water. It's very worrying for us." |
| The ambulance service said it sent a clinical team leader and a Hazardous Area Response Team. | The ambulance service said it sent a clinical team leader and a Hazardous Area Response Team. |
| At about 03:00 the LFB said the blaze was "now under control but crews will be damping down into the morning". | At about 03:00 the LFB said the blaze was "now under control but crews will be damping down into the morning". |
| In a statement, the brigade said: "Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters will remain at the scene on Monday." | In a statement, the brigade said: "Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters will remain at the scene on Monday." |
| The cause of the blaze is unknown. | The cause of the blaze is unknown. |
| On 8 February 2008, the famous celebrity haunt The Hawley Arms was severely damaged in a blaze, along with six shops and 90 market stalls. | On 8 February 2008, the famous celebrity haunt The Hawley Arms was severely damaged in a blaze, along with six shops and 90 market stalls. |
| In 2014, some 600 people fled a blaze in the Stables Market. | In 2014, some 600 people fled a blaze in the Stables Market. |
| The market, located in the former Pickfords stables and Grade II-listed horse hospital, burned for two hours on the evening of 20 May. | The market, located in the former Pickfords stables and Grade II-listed horse hospital, burned for two hours on the evening of 20 May. |
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