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Firefighters tackle blaze at London high-rise
Firefighters are battling a blaze that has trapped about 30 people in a London high-rise.
- AP
- Published: 23:23 July 3, 2009
London: Firefighters are battling a blaze that has trapped about 30 people in a London high-rise.
London Fire Brigade says 18 fire engines and more than 100 firefighters are at the scene of the blaze in Camberwell, south London.
They were called to the 12-story building at around 4:20 p.m. Friday.
The brigade said about 30 people were inside.
A number already have been rescued, and firefighters are searching the building.
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