Katherine Haddon London July 5, 2009 WITNESSES to a fire at a 12-storey block of units in London have given distressing accounts of how those trapped inside screamed as they battled to escape the flames and smoke. Three adults and three children, including a newborn baby, died in the huge blaze at Camberwell, south London, the fire service said. Twelve people were taken to hospital, many suffering the effects of smoke inhalation. About 30 people who had been in "immediate peril" trapped inside were rescued safely. About 100...
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