More than 100 firefighters tackle blaze at high-rise apartment in London; residents trapped

By AP
Friday, July 3, 2009

Firefighters tackle blaze at London high-rise

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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