Six fire engines and approx forty firefighters and officers from the London Fire Brigade have been called to a detached roof blaze in Biggin Hil this lunchtime.
Crews were scrambled to the property on Challock Close just before midday on Tuesday 25th April 2023.
Neighbouring properties were evacuated and a road closure was put in place after the blaze ripped through the roof.
Two hose reels and a jet are currently in use. A command unit and a 32-metre aerial ladder have also been sent to the incident.
The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are tackled a house fire on Challock Close in Biggin Hill.
“Part of the roof of a two-storey terraced house was alight. One person left the house before firefighters arrived.
“There have been no reports of any injuries.
“A 32-metre turntable ladder has been used to tackle the fire.
“The Brigade was called at 1154 and the fire was brought under control by 1359 but crews remain on scene.
“Fire engines from Addington, Bromley, Croydon, Purley and Woodside fire stations attended.
“The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.”
