fire firegeezer on 12 Nov 2007 08:00 am
Major Fire Erupts In London
Updates, scroll down. Video added 3:00pm
THE ENTIRE CITY OF LONDON HAS STOPPED to look at the plume of smoke rising over the eastern part of the city.
Sky News
The solid-black smoke is remarkable for its compactness and density. The fire just broke out about 35 minutes ago and there are no reports yet as to what is actually burning.
The Fire Brigade initially responded with 8 trucks and 40 FF’s to the area where construction has begun on buildings for the 2012 Olympics. There are also reports that a major bus station is in the vicinity as well.
BBC News
Update, 8:20 am EST:
The fire is now being reported as a unused bus depot/garage vacant warehouse that was scheduled for demolition, located next to a bus depot. The Fire Brigade now has 15 trucks and 75 FF’s working the job.
Update, 8:40 am: Sky News now has a video report HERE.
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