A roof fire at a block of flats in Southeast London prompted a swift response from the London Fire Brigade, including the deployment of a specialist turntable ladder, after concerned residents raised the alarm.
The fire broke out at Faraday House on London Terrace shortly after 10:00pm, when two members of the public alerted fire crews after hearing a smoke alarm and noticing signs of a fire on the building’s roof.
Specialist Firefighting Equipment Used
Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the roof of the three-storey residential block. A 32-metre turntable ladder was brought in to provide overhead access for crews tackling the blaze.
Crews used hose reels to suppress the flames, while the elevated platform allowed firefighters to carry out aerial inspections and safely extinguish hotspots on the rooftop.
Scene Cordoned Off, Residents Evacuated
Eyewitnesses described seeing thick smoke rising above the building as firefighters worked to bring the incident under control. Emergency services cordoned off the area, and nearby residents were temporarily evacuated as a safety measure.
“Crews were called to a fire affecting the roof area of a block of flats. Firefighters used hose reels and a turntable ladder to tackle the fire and assess damage from above. The fire was brought under control swiftly, and no injuries have been reported.”
Investigation Underway
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and residents were allowed to return to their homes later in the evening once the scene was declared safe.
This is a developing story. Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses
