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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-26T07:31:14.000Z",
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  "textContent": "To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvideo\n\nUp Next\n\nPrevious Page\n\nNext Page\n\nA huge fire ripped through a department store in Peckham with 100 firefighters needed to tackle the blaze.\n\nFootage shows thick black smoke rising from Rye Lane after a shop and storage unit caught on fire.\n\nStation Commander Craig Abbott, who is attending the scene, said:’Firefighters have worked hard and the fire in Peckham is now under control.\n\n‘At the height of the fire, a department store was alight. Crews will remain on scene until the morning to fully extinguish the fire and dampen down remaining hotspots.\n\nSome 100 firefighters were needed to fight the blaze on Rye Lane (Picture: Marcin Nowak/LNP)\n\n‘A significant amount of smoke was produced by the fire and local residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed at this time.\n\n‘Traffic in the area is also likely to remain impacted, so members of the public are advised to continue to avoid the area if they can.’\n\nThe cause of the fire is under investigation.\n\n******Get in touch with our news team by emailing us atwebnews@metro.co.uk.******\n\n**For more stories like this,** check our news page.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "London department store engulfed in flames sending thick black smoke in the air"
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