London cinema catches fire, smoke visible from miles away

A significant fire broke out at the Odeon cinema on Beckenham High Street in southeast London, prompting the London Fire Brigade to dispatch ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters. The blaze, visible from the roof and producing large amounts of smoke, has caused major traffic disruptions, leading authorities to advise residents to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.

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