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Fire causes series of explosions Fire causes series of explosions
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A huge fire has caused several explosions at a breakers' yard in south -east London. A huge fire has caused several explosions at a breakers' yard in south-east London.
About 75 firefighters are still trying to bring the blaze under control which is sending huge plumes of black smoke into the air. About 75 firefighters have brought the blaze in Erith under control. At is peak it sent huge plumes of smoke into the air.
The Fire Service says a number of propane cylinders have exploded in the heat and its crews were forced to withdraw for their own safety. The London Fire Brigade said a number of propane cylinders exploded in the heat and crews were forced to withdraw for their own safety.
There are no reports of any casualties but the area has been cordoned off. There were no reports of casualties and a 200m exclusion zone remains in place.
A spokesman said there were still six engines and 35 firefighters on the scene, keeping the acetylene tanks cool.