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I'm gutted- It's the good stalls and the food court that seem to be on fire- although the article says that 600 people were evacuated and no-one was hurt so that's certainly something.
I'll stop being selfish about awesome screen printed tops and moroccan food.
A fire is raging through one of London's most popular visitor attractions tonight.
Six fire engines and 35 firefighters and officers are attending a fire at busy Stables Market on Chalk Farm Road in Camden, north London.
A number of railway arches used as shops are alight. Around 600 people were evacuated from the area before the London Fire Brigade arrived.
Onlookers watch the flames licking up the side of a building at the Stables Market in Camden
Snoke fills the sky above the fire at Stables Market. Firefighters are currently tackling the blaze
The Brigade was called at around 8pm. Fire crews from Kentish Town and surrounding stations are at the scene.
The cause of the fire is not known at this stage. No one has been reported injured so far.
Borough Commander Richard Welch, who is at the scene said: 'When firefighters arrived they were faced with a fire in a range of shops under railway arches and the smoke could be seen from miles around.
'Firefighters are working hard to bring the blaze under control and stop it spreading further.
'Thankfully no one is involved and there are no reports of injuries.'
London Fire Brigade says the situation is now under control. Mystery surrounds the cause of the fire
The world-renowned tourist hotspot attracts around 40 million visitors each year and has hundreds of retail, food and leisure shops. File picture
Phillie from Toastits, a food stall at Camden Market, said: 'There were fire men and water and police everywhere, it was like a warzone. It’s so sad because all the traders have lost everything.'
The world-renowned tourist hotspot attracts around 40 million visitors each year and has hundreds of retail, food and leisure shops.
A picture posted on Twitter shows thick smoke pouring out of an area of the market that contains a number of food stalls.
Talitha Cohen tweeted: 'My beautiful Camden is on fire! Making me so sad', while Cristina Narciso added: 'Poor #Camden... I hope the fire hasn't caused too much damage.'
The cause of the fire is not known at this stage. No one has been reported injured so far
The fire brigade tweeted: 'The fire at Stables Market on Chalk Farm Road can be seen from miles around. We were called just before 8pm #Camden.'
Officers from the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police were also at the scene.
A spokesman said: 'Several buildings in the area have been evacuated. Road closures are currently in place.'
On the evening of February 9 2008, a large fire broke out in Camden Canal Market. After crossing the railway line, the fire spread to the Hawley Arms pub.
The fire was put out during the night by 100 firefighters. It was caused by a banned liquid petroleum gas heater which had been left turned on in a clothes stall.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2633099/Fire-rages-trendy-London-tourist-destination-600-evacuated-Camden-burns.html#ixzz32CTaZzQP
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