Fire strikes building in London’s Camden Lock Market
Dozens of firefighters tackled a blaze early Monday in a building at London’s Camden Lock Market — the second time in recent years that the tourist destination has been affected by a serious fire.
About 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines battled the flames, and it was brought under control by 2:50 a.m. local time.
Police said no one was hurt. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
The north London market was hit by a serious blaze in February 2008, when the nearby Camden Canal Market was destroyed. The waterside market was closed for 15 months.
About 28 million people visit the market each year, with crowds drawn by shopping, entertainment and nightlife.
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