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| | Sunday, 2 June, 2002, 20:26 GMT 21:26 UK In pictures: Buckingham Palace fire The fire at Buckingham Palace prompted a full-scale evacuation, but fire crews quickly tackled the blaze.
 Fire crews were called when smoke was seen rising into the sky  Twelve fire crews helped put out the flames  The fire broke out in the loft of the West Terrace  An investigation into the fire is already underway  Flames could be seen leaping from the roof  Armed soldiers in combat gear patrolled the perimeter  The area in front of the Palace was cleared  Within the minutes the fire appeared to be under control and the smoke eased | |
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