Six fire engines and 35 firefighters and officers were called to a flat fire on Pollard Walk in Sidcup this afternoon.
The fire severely damaged a flat on the second floor and destroyed the roof. A neighbouring flat was also badly damaged by the blaze.
London Fire Brigade spokesperson said:
“The Brigade was called by a neighbour who saw smoke and flames from the windows of the flat. When firefighters arrived they found the fire had fully developed blaze. Fire crews worked hard to stop the fire spreading further and thankfully there were no injuries. The cause is under investigation by police and fire officers.”
The Brigade was called at 1450 and the fire was under control by 1852. Firefighters from Plumstead, Eltham, Bexley, Bromley and Orpington fire stations attended the scene.