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Source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7237119.stm)



Up to 100 firefighters are still tackling a major blaze that has ravaged the famous markets area in Camden Town, north London.
The fire was reportedly centred on Camden Canal Market, to the east of Chalk Farm Road.

Police have closed off Camden High Street from the Tube station further up the road to the Stables Market.

London Fire Brigade has said the blaze is being brought under control and there are no reports of casualties.

LFB station manager Guy Foster said the fire was centred around Camden Canal Market, where a number of market stalls had caught fire.

He said the train line between Camden Road and Kentish Town West had been shut down.

Residents have also been evacuated from some houses and flats.

Water jets


Firefighters concentrated much of their effort on the Hawley Arms pub

Firefighters were alerted at about 7.20pm on Saturday to the blaze which has reportedly consumed part of the Hawley Arms, a popular Camden pub which is frequented by celebrities including singer Amy Winehouse.

More than ten jets of water are being trained on the flames.

There were unconfirmed reports that some people were trapped, but London Fire Brigade spokesman Nick Comery said he had heard nothing to support that.

He told BBC News 24: "It's an ongoing job and we are doing our best to bring it under control and to stop it spreading.

"It involves currently some market storage properties, shops and dwellings.

"It is a large area that is involved. It is a severe fire, there is a lot of smoke going up into the sky."

BBC News reporter James Cooke said the fire appeared to have broken out in a row of shops.



Revellers from local pubs and bars have been moved away from the danger area, where flames are leaping up to 30ft in the air.

Crowds have been dispersed because of fears there may be gas canisters within the area.

'Shooting flames'

Twenty fire appliances and about 100 firefighters are in attendance.

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."

London Ambulance Service said it has ambulances and a hazardous response team at the scene.

Onlooker Eric Braun, who lives in the area, said: "The back of the Hawley Arms...is well on fire."


The blaze lit up huge parts of the Camden skyline

He added: "The flames are not shooting up nearly as high as before but a lot of the market is burned. But there are still ferocious flames....and the railway bridge has been pretty well scorched."

John Fearnley from nearby Kentish Town said of the blaze: "It's definitely getting bigger. I think that it's spread to a neighbouring building."

Camden Town 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.


Not Camden! I was going to go there this week!

I thought you meant Camden, New Jersey; in which case I'd say "about time".

You might want to change your plans...
:(

I have :(

I love Camden Market. One of the best places in all of London. A huge blow for us all. My sympathies to the traders who have lost so much.

Source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7237119.stm)



Not Camden! I was going to go there this week!

You might want to change your plans...
:(

London Fire Brigade spokesman Nick Comery said he had heard nothing to support that.
I hope he's right.

I thought you meant Camden, New Jersey; in which case I'd say "about time".

That's what I was thinking when I saw the thread title.

The consensus seems to be that somebody should burn Camden New Jersey. :D

My first response was "Thank god." until I saw it wasn't Camden, NJ.

With boredom now?

Quick, dial 99999!

I thought you meant Camden, New Jersey

Why the hell would anyone think of anything in New Jersey? Such unpleasant thoughts are not for cultured minds.

I thought you meant Camden, New Jersey; in which case I'd say "about time".

rofl

London is one of the most desirable places to live or do business in the entire world and that's a desirable area even for London.

Those little traders have age old contracts and pay approx shit all.



There is a big, big fire there.




I'm not saying those three sentences are related.

London is one of the most desirable places to live or do business in the entire world and that's a desirable area even for London.

Those little traders have age old contracts and pay approx shit all.



There is a big, big fire there.




I'm not saying those three sentences are related.

CONSPIRACY!

Take down The Man!

I thought you meant Camden, New Jersey; in which case I'd say "about time".

I was thinking "No loss".

My first response was "Thank god." until I saw it wasn't Camden, NJ.

Why is Camden NJ a place that should burn down?

Why is Camden NJ a place that should burn down?

New Jersey ;)

New Jersey ;)

What about New Jersey?
I asked why it should be burned down.

EDIT:
Er maybe i'm not transmitting exactly what i mean.
Why should a city burn to the ground? and what reasons for this.
I have not been to New Jersey, i have no knowledge of the place.
Thus back to my question what is bad about New Jersey?

What about New Jersey?
I asked why it should be burned down.

New Jersey should be explanation enough. Armpit of the USA.

What about New Jersey?
I asked why it should be burned down.

EDIT:
Er maybe i'm not transmitting exactly what i mean.
Why should a city burn to the ground? and what reasons for this.
I have not been to New Jersey, i have no knowledge of the place.
Thus back to my question what is bad about New Jersey?

it's a shit hole and waste of spcae,from what i work out

New Jersey should be explanation enough. Armpit of the USA.

Find me the right hand and left arm of the USA and we can make some pretty hilarious sounds with the nation.

What about New Jersey?
I asked why it should be burned down.

EDIT:
Er maybe i'm not transmitting exactly what i mean.
Why should a city burn to the ground? and what reasons for this.
I have not been to New Jersey, i have no knowledge of the place.
Thus back to my question what is bad about New Jersey?

The epitome of urban blight in the NYC suburbs to the north and Philadelphia suburbs to the west, tacky tourist traps and ugly marshland to the south and east (Atlantic City).

I though it was Camden, NJ too...which honestly wouldn't suprise me

Oh noes :( I love Camden market.

When I think of Camden for some reason I always think of Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
Do you think the fire might spread to the rest of London or is that wishful thinking?

AMK
xxx

Why is Camden NJ a place that should burn down?

The arson rate in that place should've made that shithole burn down years ago, but for some reason its still there.

Why is Camden NJ a place that should burn down?

The toll bridge, for one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden,_New_Jersey#High_crime_rate

If I had the money, I'd buy every inch of Camden, knock it all down (except for the aquarium), build a 19 foot tall 8 foot thick concrete wall around it, and make it into an elite suburb full of white (so that there's no crime ;)) millionaires in McMansions with a great view of the Philly skyline. Maybe even a golf course.

The toll bridge, for one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden,_New_Jersey#High_crime_rate

If I had the money, I'd buy every inch of Camden, knock it all down (except for the aquarium), build a 19 foot tall 8 foot thick concrete wall around it, and make it into an elite suburb full of white (so that there's no crime ;)) millionaires in McMansions with a great view of the Philly skyline. Maybe even a golf course.

Careful:

The Church of Scientology was founded in Camden (NJ).

Rich people plus founding place of Scientology = bad.

I thought you meant the city in New Jersey. Here I thought riots were happening in my state... :(

Rich people plus founding place of Scientology = bad.

I'm sure the current poverty crisis in Camden scared the Scientoloonies away. I'll make sure it doesn't come back. *nod*

I thought you meant Camden, New Jersey; in which case I'd say "about time".

That's what I was thinking when I saw the thread title.

My first response was "Thank god." until I saw it wasn't Camden, NJ.

I was thinking "No loss".

I though it was Camden, NJ too...which honestly wouldn't suprise me

I thought you meant the city in New Jersey. Here I thought riots were happening in my state... :(

Epic Lulz.:p

What about New Jersey?
I asked why it should be burned down.

It should be a sufficient answer :p

One day, my child, you will understand...

Am I the only one who thought of Camden County, NC?

CRAP!!! I thought it was New Jersey!!!

:headbang:

Am I the only one who thought of Camden County, NC?

Probably

CRAP!!! I thought it was New Jersey!!!

:headbang:

Out of interest, is ANYONE a fan of Camden,NJ??

Out of interest, is ANYONE a fan of Camden,NJ??

If they got pancakes i might like it, that or waffles, or a baked potato, i wish i had more money's.

New Jersey should be explanation enough. Armpit of the USA.

Unfair, not all of New Jersey is an armpit.

Camden, by all counts, is -- crime infested and ugly.

You're saying Princeton is an armpit? Cape May? Lambertville?

Please.

The toll bridge, for one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden,_New_Jersey#High_crime_rate

If I had the money, I'd buy every inch of Camden, knock it all down (except for the aquarium), build a 19 foot tall 8 foot thick concrete wall around it, and make it into an elite suburb full of white (so that there's no crime ;)) millionaires in McMansions with a great view of the Philly skyline. Maybe even a golf course.

And to think I thought the Mafia were white. Silly me.

And to think I thought the Mafia were white. Silly me.

Listen carefully, lady.

There. Is. No. Mafia.

Got it?

*cracks knuckles*

Listen carefully, lady.

There. Is. No. Mafia.

Got it?

*cracks knuckles*

I thought the first rule was you don't talk about fight club?
Oh damn i just said fight club, oh damn i said it again.
Peanuts, i have a craving for peanuts now.

Out of interest, is ANYONE a fan of Camden,NJ??

No-one sane

Out of interest, is ANYONE a fan of Camden,NJ??Maybe if you're mentally impaired or just dumb.

Maybe if you're mentally impaired or just dumb.

Ha! Beat you to it (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13439327&postcount=41)

I thought you meant Camden, New Jersey; in which case I'd say "about time".

That's what I thought too, relatively.

The arson rate in that place should've made that shithole burn down years ago, but for some reason its still there.

It regenerates, like a living organism.

The toll bridge, for one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden,_New_Jersey#High_crime_rate

If I had the money, I'd buy every inch of Camden, knock it all down (except for the aquarium), build a 19 foot tall 8 foot thick concrete wall around it, and make it into an elite suburb full of white (so that there's no crime ;)) millionaires in McMansions with a great view of the Philly skyline. Maybe even a golf course.
And what do you about the 80,000 angry now-homeless people?

And what do you about the 80,000 angry now-homeless people?

I bought their homes. It's their fault they're homeless.

And that's what the wall is for.

It regenerates, like a living organism.

Shit... Call in Godzilla or Cloverfield to take that motherfucker down!

Shit... Call in Godzilla or Cloverfield to take that motherfucker down!

Hell, we need Chuck Norris.