Fire crews battled a blaze at a Lewisham block in the early hours, sending ten fire engines and 70 firefighters to the scene.
Fire Tears Through Sixth Floor Communal Area
The fire broke out in an outdoor communal space on the sixth floor of a Russett Way flat. Damage was confined to this area, with no injuries reported.
Residents Rescued from Scaffolding
Station Commander Richard Hamilton revealed: “The fire started in the outdoor communal area off the sixth-floor lobby.” Firefighters rescued a man and woman trapped on scaffolding using a 9-metre ladder.
About 60 residents evacuated before the fire brigade arrived, while others stayed safe in unaffected flats.
Road Closures and Emergency Response
Lewisham Road was shut between Morden Hill and John Penn Street as crews battled the flames. The brigade received 16 emergency calls to the fire, which was reported at 1:53am and under control by 2:50am.
Firefighters from Greenwich, Lewisham, Deptford, Lee Green, New Cross, and nearby stations worked together to tackle the blaze.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the fire is being probed by the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service.
