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Friday, 15 February, 2002, 15:25 GMT
Picture gallery: Asylum fire
A major fire broke out at the Yarl's Wood detention centre in north Bedfordshire, which houses asylum seekers. The cost of the damage has been estimated at £35m. A number of refugees are believed to have escaped from the centre.
The twisted remains of part of the centre
From above, the extent of the damage is clear
One part of the centre appears to be untouched
Roofs have been wrecked by the fire
The fire is said to have been brought under control
Fire crews battled to put out the flames
Some detainees escaped during the fire
The centre is run by Group 4
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