Around 30 Trapped In London Tower Block Blaze: Fire Brigade
The blaze, at a tower block in Camberwell, south London, is being attended by around 100 firefighters. It started on the fourth floor and spread to the 11th and involves around 30 people, a brigade spokesman said.
"We're carrying out a search of the building," the spokesman added.
The London Ambulance Service said it had sent 16 ambulance crews and other staff to the scene.
"Ten people were taken to hospital. Seven of these are understood to be suffering smoke inhalation and the other three are in a serious condition," a spokesman said.
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Publié le 03 Juillet 2009 Copyright © 2009 Dowjones
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