Thanet District Council Fire

Just a short note to say that the council’s computer server room has caught fire so they will probably have a reduced online service.

The picture is of Margate Firestation

Update after about 6 hours the conventional media have caught up with this story.

The BBC say:

A small fire caused by an electrical fault at council offices in Kent has led to a reduction in services.

see

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-12228336

Thanet Extra say:

A fire has ripped through part of Thanet council's offices in Margate, causing disruption to local services.

see

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet_extra/news/2011/january/19/staff_evacuated_during_blaze_a.aspx