Investigations underway after Poundland fire in Penge

Investigations are underway into what started a fire in Penge in south east London during the early hours of this morning

At it's peak 15 engines and 100 firefighters were on the High Street. Crews are used a 32-metre turntable ladder as a water tower to help extinguish the fire from above, and the Brigade's drone team was deployed to provide the Incident Commander with a greater situational awareness of the fire.

Around 40 people were evacuated from nearby properties as a precaution and people in the local area were advised to keep their windows and doors shut due to the smoke. There are no reports of any injuries.

The Brigade's Control Officers took the first of ten calls reporting the fire at 0430. Crews from Beckenham, Forest Hill, Woodside, West Norwood and surrounding fire stations were mobilised to the scene, and firefighters were able to bring the fire under control by 0848. Crews will remain on scene through the day to fully extinguish any remaining hotspots.

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