Camden Lock Market: firefighters battle large blaze in London

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More than 70 firefighters dealt with blaze while London ambulance service says no one was treated at the scene

Massive fire breaks out at London’s Camden Market

Firefighters have brought a large blaze at Camden Lock Market in north London under control.

The London fire brigade said on Monday morning that 10 fire engines had been dispatched to reports of a fire at the popular tourist spot after midnight.

The brigade asked people to avoid the area and said the cause of the fire was not yet known. By 3.20am the brigade said the blaze was under control.

Footage posted on social media showed firefighters dousing a significant fire. The blaze appears to have started in a guitar shop near the market.

The Metropolitan police said: “Police were called on Monday at 12.10am to Camden Lock Market to reports of a fire. London fire brigade were already at the scene when officers arrived. It is unknown at this stage if any persons are injured, we await update.”

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