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Large blaze breaks out in flats Large fire sees homes evacuated
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At least 100 homes have been evacuated after a large fire broke out in the Peckham area of south London.At least 100 homes have been evacuated after a large fire broke out in the Peckham area of south London.
A block of flats on Colegrove Road is understood to have been affected by the fire, which started at about 0430 GMT. Up to 125 firefighters are tackling the fire, which is understood to have started at about 0430 GMT on a building site near Colegrove Road.
One person has been taken to hospital suffering from the effects of breathing in smoke. Their condition is not thought to be life-threatening. One person has been taken to hospital suffering from the effects of breathing in smoke. Their condition is understood not to be life-threatening.
Ambulance crews are on standby at the scene, though there are no reports of other casualties. Ambulances are on standby, but there are no reports of other casualties.
A London Fire Brigade spokesman said the fire appeared to have "spread very rapidly".