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    Crews Tackle Large Blaze At Harlow Club

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    Fire crews have tackled a large fire at the Maypole Social Club in Harlow.

    1. Harlow Fire

      1. Harlow Sports Club Fire

      Fire crews have tackled a large fire at a popular former sports and social club in Harlow. Firefighters were called to the Maypole in London Road shortly after 4pm on Bank Holiday Monday.

    2. Harlow Fire

      2. Harlow Sports Club Fire

      Smoke from the fire was visible more than ten miles away.

    3. Harlow Fire

      3. Harlow Sports Club Fire

      There was travel disruption with traffic diverted away from London Road and delays on the nearby A414.

    4. Harlow Fire

      4. Harlow Sports Club Fire

      Crews used two main jets, one hose reel jet and two ground monitors to tackle the flames.

    5. Harlow Fire

      5. Harlow Sports Club Fire

      Crews from Harlow and nearby Sawbridgeworth used two main jets, one hose reel jet and two ground monitors to control and tackle the blaze.

    6. Harlow Fire

      6. Harlow Sports Club Fire

      The building had previously housed a popular sports club, which closed in 2013. At the time, Harlow MP Robert Halfon said: “I am shocked and saddened by the closure of the Maypole club."

    7. Harlow Fire

      7. Harlow Sports Club Fire

      The building, which was due to be demolished, suffered substantial damage.

    8. Harlow Fire

      8. Harlow Sports Club Fire

      Crews used two main jets, one hose reel jet and two ground monitors to tackle the blaze.

    9. Harlow Fire

      9. Harlow Sports Club Fire

      There was travel disruption with traffic diverted away from London Road and delays on the nearby A414.

    10. Harlow Fire

      10. Harlow Sports Club Fire

      The Maypole sports club was located next to the construction works for Harlow Enterprise Zone.

    11. Harlow Fire

      11. Harlow Sports Club Fire

      The Maypole shut its doors in 2013 after more than 50 years of trade. It was due to have been demolished as part of work for Harlow's Enterprise Zone.

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