Reported explosion in London was an industrial fire
February 22nd, 2009 - 3:21 am ICT by adminSky news reported of loud explosions rocking East London today. Eyewitness report seeing smoke rising from it.
Authorities inform Associated Press that the explosions were a result of industrial fire.
The fire was reported to be at a recycling plant in East London and a fire brigade spokeswoman says the building is “100 percent alight.”
A spokeswoman for London’s ambulance service on condition of anonymity told the Associated Press that there were no immediate reports of any casualties.
Further details of the incident would be provided as made available.
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