A case of the London Olympic flame being lit too early?

Published: 01 January, 2008

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) says the huge fire that sent a tower of smoke over central London was caused by the ignition of insulation material and as a result has suspended hot working during demolition of buildings.
Demolition is being undertaken strictly by cold work processes after the ODA said the fire was caused by the ignition of insulation material within the walled cavity of the building during demolition work.
The material caught fire while steel piping was being cut using an oxy-acetylene torch. The ODA has confirmed the fire was an accident and there were no suspicious circumstances.
Although the building contained asbestos, the substance has not been detected in the air around the building during or after the fire or in dust and debris following the direction of the smoke plume.

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