Fire at Olympic Site was an accident

The warehouse fire at the 2012 Olympics site was an accident, an investigation has concluded.

The Olympic Delivery Authority said the 12 November blaze was started by a welder's torch that was being used to prepare the empty building for demolition. The torch ignited insulation on steel pipes that were being cut. While asbestos burned, it was not a risk to health.

About 75 firefighters fought the blaze, which sent up the pillar of smoke that was seen for miles. No one was hurt.

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