Blaze Erupts at Croydon Flats: Eight Fire Engines Rush to Scene
A fierce fire broke out late Friday night at a block of flats on London Road, Croydon. London Fire Brigade sprung into action just after 10:30 pm, deploying eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters to tackle the flames.
Massive Emergency Response Underway
The Brigade confirmed their swift arrival, bringing with them specialised kit including three command units and a 32-metre aerial ladder platform. The high-powered response highlights the serious nature of the blaze engulfing part of the seven-storey building.
Emergency crews quickly set up road closures around London Road to keep the chaos contained. A large number of fire trucks and support vehicles filled the area as flames consumed half of a three-room flat on the third floor.
A shop owner nearby told us: “There are loads of firefighters, but we can’t really see what’s going on.”
Updates from the Scene: One Treated for Smoke Inhalation
By 11 pm, firefighters from Croydon, Norbury, Woodside, Mitcham, Wallington, Wimbledon, and Beckenham stations were all battling the blaze. So far, the cause remains unknown and is under investigation.
At 11:45 pm, it was confirmed that roughly half of the third-floor flat was destroyed. One resident escaped and was treated by London Ambulance Service at the scene for smoke inhalation.
About 60 residents were evacuated safely before firefighters arrived. Local authorities have urged people to steer clear of London Road and surrounding streets to allow emergency services to work unhindered.
What’s Next?
- Fire crews continue to fight the blaze.
- Cause remains under investigation.
- Residents advised to avoid the area.
- More updates expected as situation develops.
Stay tuned for further news on this developing fire incident in Croydon.
