20 firefighter tackle fire at National Archives
A blaze near the National Archives in London caused "significant damage" to two water towers close to the area, London Fire Brigade said in a statement.
Thick black smoke pictured in blaze near Archives
A blaze near the National Archives in Kew, London has been pictured by locals around the area. Thick black smoke could be seen from Chiswick Bridge.
National Archives later said the fire had been put out and that records were safe and unharmed.
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