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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 have brought the blaze in Erith under control. At its peak it sent huge plumes of smoke into the air. | |
| The London Fire Brigade said a number of propane cylinders exploded in the heat and 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 were no reports of casualties and a 200m exclusion zone remains in place. | 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. | A spokesman said there were still six engines and 35 firefighters on the scene, keeping the acetylene tanks cool. |