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 smoke billows at building near National Archives
Large clouds of black smoke billowed after two disused water towers near the National Archives in Kew, London was said to be on fire.
The main building, which was open to the public, was evacuated after the blaze broke out, a National Archives spokeswoman said.
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