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EastEnders: Fire breaks out on Elstree set | |
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A fire broke out on the set of EastEnders a few hours after the BBC soap broadcast "live inserts" as part of 30th anniversary celebrations. | A fire broke out on the set of EastEnders a few hours after the BBC soap broadcast "live inserts" as part of 30th anniversary celebrations. |
Firefighters were called to the set in the BBC's Elstree studios in Hertfordshire just after 23:00 GMT on Tuesday. | Firefighters were called to the set in the BBC's Elstree studios in Hertfordshire just after 23:00 GMT on Tuesday. |
Flames were reported in parts of a building on Albert Square. | Flames were reported in parts of a building on Albert Square. |
A firework is believed to have caused the fire, which did not lead to serious damage. | |
The blaze, which was in the first floor and roof space of the building, was soon "contained and extinguished" by crews, said Ian Parkhouse from Hertfordshire fire and rescue service. | The blaze, which was in the first floor and roof space of the building, was soon "contained and extinguished" by crews, said Ian Parkhouse from Hertfordshire fire and rescue service. |
"We're pleased that we were able to deal with this incident quickly, so it shouldn't affect the 30-year celebrations taking place this week," he said. | |
A spokeswoman for the soap said: "There was a very small fire on set on Tuesday night after rehearsals had finished. | |
"It has not affected any #EELive week plans and nobody was harmed," she added. | |
The show is broadcasting live inserts in all its episodes this week, and will screen a fully live episode on Friday to celebrate its anniversary. |
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