Associated Press 21/11/07 reported that a fire at an east London warehouse that sent a towering column of black smoke over the 2012 Olympics site was an accident, according to an investigation that concluded on Wednesday.
The Olympic Delivery Authority said the Nov. 12 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 did not pose a risk to health, the authority said.
About 75 firefighters fought the blaze, which sent up the pillar of smoke that was seen for miles. No one was hurt.
The Olympic Delivery Authority — the body responsible for building the venues and infrastructure for the games — said this type of "hot working" during demolition of other buildings has been suspended pending a review.
"This was a serious incident and we are instigating a thorough review of our stringent health and safety procedures as a result," ODA Chief Executive David Higgins said.
The story was reported at the following link
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g8t2GRRam6Dl-7PRNqXjazOCGu_wD8T23IKO6
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