Fire rips through historic 800-year-old London market leaving locals 'wounded'

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Fire rips through historic 800-year-old London market leaving locals 'wounded'.

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A fierce fire ripped through a historic 800-year-old market in south-west London, destroying stalls and damaging neighbouring businesses, leaving locals "wounded".Clean-up operations are under way after the blaze at Kingston's Ancient Market in the early hours yesterday, as parts of the Market Place remained cordoned off while emergency services assessed the damage.The Metropolitan Police said the fire was not being treated as suspicious, while the London Fire Brigade described it as accidental.Eight people were evacuated thanks to the efforts of four fire engines and some 25 firefighters.

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And while no injuries have been reported, the damage has brought financial uncertainty for traders whose livelihoods have been built around the market.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Fishmonger Tim Meads, who has traded at the market for 42 years, said his stall had been badly damaged and estimated around £2,000 worth of fish stored in outdoor fridges could have been lost."It's taken everything...

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B: A fierce fire ripped through a historic 800-year-old market in south-west London, destroying stalls and damaging neighbouring businesses, leaving locals "wounded".Clean-up operations are under way after the blaze at Kingston's Ancient Market in the early hours yesterday, as parts of the Market Place remained cordoned off while emergency services assessed the damage.The Metropolitan Police said the fire was not being treated as suspicious, while the London Fire Brigade described it as accidental.Eight people were evacuated thanks to the efforts of four fire engines and some 25 firefighters.