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Sidcup restaurant fire forces 21 to flee | Sidcup restaurant fire forces 21 to flee |
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People living in flats above a restaurant in south-east London were forced to leave their homes when fire engulfed the building. | People living in flats above a restaurant in south-east London were forced to leave their homes when fire engulfed the building. |
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 21 people had left the premises in St James Way, Sidcup, before they arrived at 04:30 GMT. | London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 21 people had left the premises in St James Way, Sidcup, before they arrived at 04:30 GMT. |
Eight fire engines were sent to the scene and crews took about two hours to bring the blaze under control. | Eight fire engines were sent to the scene and crews took about two hours to bring the blaze under control. |
No-one is thought to have been injured in the fire. | No-one is thought to have been injured in the fire. |
An LFB spokeswoman said 21 people had "self evacuated" from the property, adding: "All persons were accounted for". | An LFB spokeswoman said 21 people had "self evacuated" from the property, adding: "All persons were accounted for". |
LFB said two floors of the three-storey building were damaged. | |
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