Crews Tackle Large Blaze At Harlow Club
Fire crews have tackled a large fire at the Maypole Social Club in Harlow.
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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.
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2. Harlow Sports Club Fire
Smoke from the fire was visible more than ten miles away.
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3. Harlow Sports Club Fire
There was travel disruption with traffic diverted away from London Road and delays on the nearby A414.
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4. Harlow Sports Club Fire
Crews used two main jets, one hose reel jet and two ground monitors to tackle the flames.
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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.
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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."
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7. Harlow Sports Club Fire
The building, which was due to be demolished, suffered substantial damage.
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8. Harlow Sports Club Fire
Crews used two main jets, one hose reel jet and two ground monitors to tackle the blaze.
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9. Harlow Sports Club Fire
There was travel disruption with traffic diverted away from London Road and delays on the nearby A414.
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10. Harlow Sports Club Fire
The Maypole sports club was located next to the construction works for Harlow Enterprise Zone.
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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.