Offices and restaurant ablaze in central London
Dozens of firefighters battled a fire at a restaurant and offices in London early on Mar. 11 which sent smoke billowing across the city centre.

Offices and restaurant ablaze in central London

Mar 11, 2010 at 12:08 | Reuters
LONDON, March 11 (Reuters) - Dozens of firefighters battled a fire at a restaurant and offices in London early on Mar. 11 which sent smoke billowing across the city centre.

The fire broke out at 4:30 a.m. near Finsbury Square, Shoreditch. A fire brigade spokeswoman said there were no casualties or injuries.

About 100 firefighters and 20 fire engines were attending the blaze in an area surrounded by residential and commercial properties.