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London fire: Oxford Street souvenir shop damaged in blaze | |
(about 11 hours later) | |
Dozens of firefighters spent hours tackling a fire at a souvenir shop in central London. | |
The blaze was first reported at 21:38 GMT on the corner of Gilbert Street on Friday night - leading to the closure of part of Oxford Street. | |
About 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines from the surrounding area brought the fire under control by 02:14, the London Fire Brigade said. | |
There are no injuries and the cause of the fire is being investigated. | |
Plumes of smoke could be seen coming from the building in footage posted online. | |
People in the area were advised to seek alternative routes as Oxford Street was closed in both directions between Marble Arch and Oxford Circus. | People in the area were advised to seek alternative routes as Oxford Street was closed in both directions between Marble Arch and Oxford Circus. |
Fire crews from Soho, Lambeth, Kensington, Chelsea, Kentish Town and Euston attended the scene. | Fire crews from Soho, Lambeth, Kensington, Chelsea, Kentish Town and Euston attended the scene. |
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