A fire in a derelict building on Cornelia Place in Erith sent huge plumes of smoke into the sky earlier this evening, prompting a swift response from the London Fire Brigade.
Residents nearby captured dramatic images of thick smoke rising from the building, visible across the local area.
Ongoing Investigation
Fire crews remain at the scene to ensure the building is safe and to begin initial investigations into the cause. The London Fire Brigade will issue an update once more is known.
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