Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a house fire on St Saviour’s Road in Croydon.
The first floor of a mid-terraced house was destroyed by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade was called at 0636 and the fire was under control by 0702. Fire crews from Croydon, Norbury and Woodside fire stations attended the scene.
The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.