A major emergency response is under way in Hatcham Park Mews, New Cross, where a fire has broken out in a residential block this afternoon.
The London Fire Brigade confirmed that 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters are at the scene tackling the blaze.
What we know so far
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The first emergency call was received at 4.27pm. Control officers took at least eight separate calls reporting the fire.
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Fire crews from New Cross, Peckham, Greenwich, Deptford, and surrounding stations were mobilised.
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The fire has spread to exterior balconies on the first, second, and third floors of the block.
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Residents have been urged to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.
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The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Emergency advice
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said:
