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| Police investigating a huge fire at London's famous Camden market say it is too early to determine how it started. | Police investigating a huge fire at London's famous Camden market say it is too early to determine how it started. |
| More than 40 firefighters and eight fire engines remain at the market to dampen down hotspots. | More than 40 firefighters and eight fire engines remain at the market to dampen down hotspots. |
| Some residents have returned to their homes after being evacuated when the fire took hold on Saturday evening. | Some residents have returned to their homes after being evacuated when the fire took hold on Saturday evening. |
| Owners of the market said they feared more than 300 stall owners and employees could lose their jobs because of the blaze. | |
| Local traders have said most of Camden is "open for business", but police have advised that the main roads could be closed for up to four days. | Local traders have said most of Camden is "open for business", but police have advised that the main roads could be closed for up to four days. |
| Metropolitan Police Ch Supt Dominic Clout said: "The fire is now under control and the fire brigade are at the damping down stage. | |
| Click here to see map of affected area | Click here to see map of affected area |
| "It is far too early to say what the cause of the fire is, suspicious or otherwise." | "It is far too early to say what the cause of the fire is, suspicious or otherwise." |
| Storage buildings for the market and the Hawley Arms pub were severely damaged, but no injuries were reported. | Storage buildings for the market and the Hawley Arms pub were severely damaged, but no injuries were reported. |
| Some 100 firefighters tackled the blaze, which began about 1920 GMT. | Some 100 firefighters tackled the blaze, which began about 1920 GMT. |
| There are a couple of hot spots that are quite difficult to get to but our crews are making good progress Guy Foster, London Fire Brigade In pictures: After the fireTraders count the cost | There are a couple of hot spots that are quite difficult to get to but our crews are making good progress Guy Foster, London Fire Brigade In pictures: After the fireTraders count the cost |
| Station manager Guy Foster, from London Fire Brigade, said their progress was hampered by concerns some buildings may be structurally unsafe. | Station manager Guy Foster, from London Fire Brigade, said their progress was hampered by concerns some buildings may be structurally unsafe. |
| "It's just a question of our crews going in there steadily and making real progress into finding the seat of the fire and making sure it is fully extinguished," he said. | "It's just a question of our crews going in there steadily and making real progress into finding the seat of the fire and making sure it is fully extinguished," he said. |
| "There are a couple of hot spots that are quite difficult to get to but our crews are making good progress in getting to them." | "There are a couple of hot spots that are quite difficult to get to but our crews are making good progress in getting to them." |
| Six people, including three children spent the night at an emergency shelter in a nearby sports hall set up by Camden Council. | Six people, including three children spent the night at an emergency shelter in a nearby sports hall set up by Camden Council. |
| A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Chalk Farm Road and parts of Camden High Street, as well as surrounding one-way streets, are expected to be closed for the next three or four days." | A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Chalk Farm Road and parts of Camden High Street, as well as surrounding one-way streets, are expected to be closed for the next three or four days." |
| The closures are to allow structural engineers to assess the damage to buildings, including the Hawley Arms, a popular Camden pub which is frequented by celebrities including singer Amy Winehouse. | The closures are to allow structural engineers to assess the damage to buildings, including the Hawley Arms, a popular Camden pub which is frequented by celebrities including singer Amy Winehouse. |
| Landlady Ruth Charles-Ridler said she was "devastated". | Landlady Ruth Charles-Ridler said she was "devastated". |
| "Everyone I've spoken to is in complete shock." | "Everyone I've spoken to is in complete shock." |
| Eyewitness accounts of blazeShock as Camden burnsIn pictures: Camden fire | Eyewitness accounts of blazeShock as Camden burnsIn pictures: Camden fire |
| The markets area is a major tourist attraction attracting up to 300,000 visitors each weekend to its six open-air and indoor markets and vibrant mix of bars, clubs, shops and restaurants. | The markets area is a major tourist attraction attracting up to 300,000 visitors each weekend to its six open-air and indoor markets and vibrant mix of bars, clubs, shops and restaurants. |
| In a statement, the owners of Camden market said: "More than 300 people who run stalls in the markets may lose their livelihoods and we will be doing all we can to get them back running their businesses." | |
| Simon Pitkeathley, chief executive of business group Camden Town United, was taken by fire officials into some of the affected buildings. | Simon Pitkeathley, chief executive of business group Camden Town United, was taken by fire officials into some of the affected buildings. |
| He said: "When I walked in there, it took my breath away. I was not expecting it to be that bad. | He said: "When I walked in there, it took my breath away. I was not expecting it to be that bad. |
| "Obviously, I would suggest people avoid the area today, but soon we will be back on our feet." | "Obviously, I would suggest people avoid the area today, but soon we will be back on our feet." |
| Camden's other markets are open, and many shops, pubs and bars have now re-opened, he added. | Camden's other markets are open, and many shops, pubs and bars have now re-opened, he added. |
| A spokeswoman for Camden Council said it would keep open a rest centre for evacuees at Talacre Sports Centre "as long as it is needed". | A spokeswoman for Camden Council said it would keep open a rest centre for evacuees at Talacre Sports Centre "as long as it is needed". |
| Evacuees are being advised to call the council's emergency line on 0207 974 4444 for the latest information on rehousing. | Evacuees are being advised to call the council's emergency line on 0207 974 4444 for the latest information on rehousing. |
| 'Economic importance' | 'Economic importance' |
| Train services passing through Camden Town on the North London line were suspended during the blaze, and the line remains partly closed due to scheduled engineering works on Sunday. | Train services passing through Camden Town on the North London line were suspended during the blaze, and the line remains partly closed due to scheduled engineering works on Sunday. |
| Network Rail said it would check if any damage was caused to the tracks by the fire. | Network Rail said it would check if any damage was caused to the tracks by the fire. |
| Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, said: "Our thoughts are with those people affected by the fire in Camden Market - one of the most thriving markets in London and of enormous importance for the economy of the local area and beyond." | Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, said: "Our thoughts are with those people affected by the fire in Camden Market - one of the most thriving markets in London and of enormous importance for the economy of the local area and beyond." |
| Conservative mayoral candidate Boris Johnson said: "This will come as a terrible blow to their livelihoods and the area generally. My thoughts are with the traders, local residents and the emergency services who are, as usual, performing brilliantly under pressure." | Conservative mayoral candidate Boris Johnson said: "This will come as a terrible blow to their livelihoods and the area generally. My thoughts are with the traders, local residents and the emergency services who are, as usual, performing brilliantly under pressure." |
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