Firefighters battled a blaze at the under restoration music venue Koko in London on Monday night, according to fire officials.
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters worked to get the fire under control, according to the London Fire Brigade. Videos from the scene show smoke and flames billowing out from the roof.
The iconic KOKO club in London currently on fire #koko #camden #fire1,7019:34 PM – Jan 6, 2020 · Camden Town, LondonTwitter Ads info and privacy1,495 people are talking about this Koko, previously Camden Palace, is currently closed for “major state-of-the-art transformation,” according to its website. It was set to reopen in the spring. The music venue located in Camden, north London, is famously known for hosting many big name music acts, including Madonna, Prince, Kanye West, and Bruno Mars.
The building was originally opened in 1900 as the Camden Theater. London Fire Brigade said that 22 people called the emergency line to notify officials of the fire, which was brought under control overnight.”Firefighters’ quick action and hard work in the early stages meant the fire was contained to the roof and saved the rest of the building,” Jonathan Smith, station commander with the London Fire Brigade, said in a statement. “Fire crews will remain at the scene throughout the morning.”Others on social media shared their sentiments for the popular venue.
Heartbreaking watching the Camden Palace / Koko up in flames this evening, a building that holds so many memories and means so much to us in Camden. Incredible how quickly @LondonFire got under control, we owe them so much for their swift and courageous response
8009:48 PM – Jan 6, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacy298 people are talking about this“Heartbreaking watching the Camden Palace / Koko up in flames this evening, a building that holds so many memories and means so much to us in Camden,” Georgia Gould, councillor for Kentish Town Ward, tweeted. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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