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Denmark Hill community centre damaged by fire | |
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A large fire has broken out in a community centre in south-east London, London Fire Brigade said. | A large fire has broken out in a community centre in south-east London, London Fire Brigade said. |
It said there were reports a person may be trapped inside the single-storey building at the junction of Dylways and Woodfarrs in Denmark Hill. | |
A spokesman said a large part of the building had been on fire but added it was now under control. | A spokesman said a large part of the building had been on fire but added it was now under control. |
Smoke from the blaze could be seen from the Olympic Park in Stratford, about nine miles (14km) away. | Smoke from the blaze could be seen from the Olympic Park in Stratford, about nine miles (14km) away. |
The fire service said six appliances were sent to tackle the blaze, with about 30 fire officers. | The fire service said six appliances were sent to tackle the blaze, with about 30 fire officers. |
London Ambulance Service said it had an ambulance crew on standby at the scene. | London Ambulance Service said it had an ambulance crew on standby at the scene. |
The Metropolitan Police helicopter was also sent to the area. | The Metropolitan Police helicopter was also sent to the area. |
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