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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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