Camden Ablaze

added 10 February 2008 at 02.41

Camden looks on in shock as a massive fire engulfs much of the legendary markets the iconic party haunt The Hawley Arms.

The fire, which apparently broke out around the Camden Canal Market around 7.20pm tonight (Saturday February 9), continues to blaze at the time of writing (2.40am, Sunday February 10) with over 100 firefighters on the scene.

There are as yet no reported casualties but the iconic London area, steeped in rich musical history, has been ravaged by the fire.

Not least legendary party hangout The Hawley Arms - frequented by the likes of Razorlight, Noel Fielding, Amy Winehouse and The Charlatans and a central venue in the annual Camden Crawl - although Xfm have been assured that all staff and punters have evacuated the building unharmed.

The London Fire Brigade ascertain that the fire is being brought under control, telling the BBC:

"It's an ongoing job and we are doing out best to bring it under control and to stop it spreading.

"It involves currently some market storage properties, shops and dwellings. It is a very large area involved. It is a  severe fire and there is a lot of smoke going up into the sky."

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  1. i wish the stables market gonna buid more new buildings.
    quickly. dirty not good!!

    Posted by viva camden on 12/02/2008 15:00:06 | report abuse

  2. i agree with Rob - this seems very convenient for the developers!

    Posted by al on 11/02/2008 12:56:05 | report abuse

  3. corperate sabotage!they have been trying to get rid of the market for ages, how convinient...

    Posted by rob on 11/02/2008 09:14:22 | report abuse

  4. probs not
    lol

    Cannot belive this, its karma I swear for not going to camden for so long!!!.

    Posted by ash on 10/02/2008 23:50:39 | report abuse

  5. i love the hawley, its the most amazing pub ever, i hope it repopens soon.

    Posted by Xfm listener on 10/02/2008 12:31:17 | report abuse

  6. is electric ballroom on tonight for blackout as im traveling a lon way to seee blackout ive like waited for ever for this gig ......??????

    plzplzplz let me nno

    Posted by amber on 10/02/2008 10:18:45 | report abuse

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