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Fire on roof of Magdalen Street block

London SE1 website team

Dozens of people were evacuated from their homes and offices in Magdalen Street on Tuesday afternoon when a fire broke out at Kamen House.

Fire on roof of Magdalen Street block
Fire on roof of Magdalen Street block
Fire on roof of Magdalen Street block
Fire on roof of Magdalen Street block
Photo: Andy Reinhardt

Crews from Southwark, Whitechapel and Shoreditch fire stations were called to the scene. The turntable ladder based at Old Kent Road fire station was also dispatched.

The building includes the offices of charity WPF Therapy.

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