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A fire in London's Southwark Square, an 800-year-old market area, caused extensive damage, destroying multiple stalls while eight people were evacuated from nearby properties. The blaze was allegedly triggered by a faulty fridge; however, its exact location remains undisclosed. Market operator Between the Bridges and local authorities are collaborating to support affected traders and expedite recovery efforts. Additionally, plans for significant renovations at the market, including new stalls and amenities, have been submitted but not yet approved.
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On an unspecified date, a fire broke out in the 800-year-old Between the Bridges Market in south London, believed to have started from a faulty fridge. The blaze caused significant damage, destroying several stalls while eight people were evacuated from nearby properties. Leader of Kingston Council, Andreas Kirsch, emphasized that their top priority is supporting traders and ensuring the market's recovery. Some unaffected stalls and shops on the square have already reopened for business. Previously, in January, Between the Bridges had submitted plans to Kingston Council for a major revamp of the market, including replacement stalls, a central piazza, restaurant, bar, and roof terrace; however, no decision has been made regarding these proposals yet.
Written for “London Market Fire Investigation” on 2026-10-08,
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Eight people were evacuated from properties, and a range of stalls in the 800-year-old square were completely destroyed by the fire.
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The service has not said where the fridge was located before the fire broke out.
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fire → say → ?
He said: “We were woken up by the heat and the sound of the fire.
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We could just see an orange glow around the curtains”.
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According to their website, the council is working with market operator Between the Bridges to “look at all options to support traders impacted by the fire, as well as continuing to support all traders and businesses in the area".
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council → accord → area
Some stalls and shops on the square that escaped damage have already resumed trading.
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Leader of the council, Andreas Kirsch said: "We're working as hard as we can to get the site safe and secure, and to support traders to get back to work as soon as possible.
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site → say → work
"Our priority now is to continue to support those affected and help ensure our much-loved market recovers as soon as possible."
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In January, Between the Bridges submitted plans to Kingston Council for a major revamp of the market, including replacement stalls, a central piazza, restaurant, bar and roof terrace.
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A decision on the proposals is yet to be made.
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