Here’s the London Olympic site, Hackney Wick, at about 11:30 this morning.

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And here it is 40 minutes later.

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From the BBC:

A huge blaze has broken out in east London close to where the main stadium for the London Olympics will be built.

The London Fire Brigade were called at 1206 GMT on Monday to reports of a fire at a disused warehouse in Waterden Road, Hackney Wick, near Stratford.

Some more photos, taken by your intrepid reporter:

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The blue fence (bottom photo) marks out the boundary of the Olympic site. That’s the River Lee (Hackney Cut) on the right.

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5 responses to “Fire at Olympic Site”

  1. dearieme Avatar
    dearieme

    Coo!

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  2. DaninVan Avatar
    DaninVan

    So much for Kyoto Protocols…

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  3. A lady Avatar

    Oh! you are so brave!

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  4. Mick H Avatar
    Mick H

    Well I’m glad that someone appreciates the risks I took to get these shots. But, you know, for me it’s not really a question of bravery. I’m just doing a job, trying to bring the news to you, the public. That’s my reward – knowing that my readers get the best coverage of what’s happening, day by day.

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