Explosions were reportedly heard near the Old Bailey court today, leading to the evacuation of the premises as smoke erupted from windows. Firefighters rushed to the scene beside the central London criminal court shortly before 11 am to address the situation.

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According to witnesses, Warwick Lane, the location of the incident, was filled with heavy smoke as emergency responders arrived to assess the issue. Trials at the Old Bailey were disrupted when power cuts occurred in the courtrooms following the suspected fire, believed to be caused by an electrical fault.

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