Fire crews battle Belvedere bungalow blaze following reports of an explosion – (ID 534689)

Four fire crews from Bexley, Plumstead and surrounding stations from the London fire Brigade have been called to battle a well-developed bungalow blaze on Lower Road in Belvedere in the early hours of Sunday morning https:///youtu.be/N9f–jdzphw Crews were scrambled to the scene just 1am following reports of an explosion and fire that ripped through the property, which is understood to be unoccupied.

Firefighters are using a number of hose reels and high-pressure jets in an attempt to tackle a well-developed fire that has now spread and engulfed the roof.

They are making good progress in attempting to stop the blaze from spreading to the neighbouring bungalow, and a number of people have been evacuated from nearby properties.  

Officers from Met Police have closed a number of roads to assist firefighting activities.

Paramedics from London Ambulance “Hart” team have also been called to check those who had been evacuated from the neighbouring properties.