Fire hampers rescue operation

Rescue work at the World Trade Centre has been hampered after a fire broke out around 1pm New York time, beneath the rubble of the two towers.

Rescue work at the World Trade Centre has been hampered after a fire broke out around 1pm New York time, beneath the rubble of the two towers.

Hope is fading of finding further survivors in the ruins and currently there are over 4717 people still missing, presumed dead.

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