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Police declare major incident over central London electrical fire

More than 2,000 people were evacuated from Kingsway in Holborn on Wednesday while firefighters tackled the electrical fire, which started among cables.

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Diversions remain in place in Holborn after electrical fire

Diversions are in place in Holborn due to an electrical fire on Wednesday.

Bus diversions are in place due to Kingsway remaining closed.

People are being told to check their routes before travelling.

More than 5,000 people were evecuated and police declared a major incident when the fire broke out earlier this week.

It was fully extinguished yesterday but numerous businesses have had to close their doors.

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