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| London firefighters tackle large blaze at Southwark library | London firefighters tackle large blaze at Southwark library |
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| About 100 firefighters are tackling a large fire at a library in south-east London. | About 100 firefighters are tackling a large fire at a library in south-east London. |
| Part of the roof of Newington library on Walworth Road in Southwark is on fire and the crews of 15 fire engines were expected to spend several hours putting out the blaze, the London fire brigade said. | Part of the roof of Newington library on Walworth Road in Southwark is on fire and the crews of 15 fire engines were expected to spend several hours putting out the blaze, the London fire brigade said. |
| Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 12.30pm. | Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 12.30pm. |
| There are currently no indications of how the fire started and no injuries have been reported, a fire brigade spokesman said. | There are currently no indications of how the fire started and no injuries have been reported, a fire brigade spokesman said. |
| The Newington library building also houses a museum of Southwark's history and a space for residents to access council services, Southwark council said. | The Newington library building also houses a museum of Southwark's history and a space for residents to access council services, Southwark council said. |
| The council leader, Peter John, said: "Whilst our first concern is for the safety of residents and our staff, we are also worried about possible damage to the museum's collection. | The council leader, Peter John, said: "Whilst our first concern is for the safety of residents and our staff, we are also worried about possible damage to the museum's collection. |
| "It does not appear at this time that surrounding buildings or any residential properties have been affected, but we will continue to monitor the situation very closely and continue to assist the emergency services where we can." | "It does not appear at this time that surrounding buildings or any residential properties have been affected, but we will continue to monitor the situation very closely and continue to assist the emergency services where we can." |
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