MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A huge fire erupted on Saturday in London's district of Brixton after a reported explosion in a residential house, local media reported.
According to the Evening Standard newspaper, more than 70 firefighters arrived to the site of the fire after what witnesses considered to be an explosion.
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The newspaper reported that the fire broke out at 1:19 p.m. (12:19 GMT) and was brought under control by 2:44 p.m. (13:44 GMT).
At least three people sought medical assistance and some 50 were evacuated because of the fire, the newspaper added.
