Emergency services rushed to the scene of a fire at a disused building in Croydon this afternoon, following multiple calls to the London Fire Brigade. The incident occurred n on the High Street, where flames were seen in the doorway and several explosions were heard staff at the nearby Pub raised the alarm along with several customers calling the Police and the fire service.
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The building, known to be used by homeless individuals seeking shelter, posed significant challenges for the fire crews. The London Fire Brigade deployed multiple units to tackle the blaze, which had escalated due to the explosions reported by witnesses.