LONDON -- Dozens of firefighters poured water onto a big fire early Monday at Camden Lock Market, which is a popular tourist destination in north London.
The London Fire Brigade said 10 firetrucks and 70 firefighters had been sent to the site shortly after midnight Sunday when a blaze erupted near Camden Stables. It said three floors and the roof of a building within the complex were on fire.
Ambulance crews also rushed to the scene, but authorities said no injuries had been reported.
The market is very popular with tourists and Londoners, who are drawn to the area by the shopping and nightlife on offer.
"The fire was moving very fast," said witness Joan Ribes. "People were watching, but we were scared the building could explode at any time since there are restaurants with kitchens nearby."
A different part of the market complex was ravaged by a fire in 2008, and vendors were not able to operate for several months.
Monday's fire came less than four weeks after a fast-spreading blaze engulfed the Grenfell Tower apartment block in west London, killing at least 80 people.
#CamdenMarket fire update: the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors, plus the roof, of a building within the market are alight © @CamdenJohnny pic.twitter.com/Y15isabNq8
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 10, 2017
We now have ten fire engines and over 70 firefighters dealing with the #Camden Lock Market fire. Please avoid the area © @CamdenJohnny pic.twitter.com/bdi5HauCLr
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 10, 2017
Here's some raw video of #Camdenmarket fire: pic.twitter.com/DJaMEMl3xT
— john akritas (@johnakritas) July 9, 2017
huge fire in #Camden market pic.twitter.com/08xjbQBAzg
— Savannah Paradise (@savannahloveldr) July 9, 2017