A fire at a classic car dealership in Beckenham spread across the first floor and the roof in the early hours of this morning.

The fire is believed to have damaged an Aston Martin specialist repair shop named Pugsley & Lewis, based on a map location shared by London Fire Brigade.

The fire brigade was called at around 1.40am this morning to the premises in Kings Hall Road.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to the blaze, which was under control by around 4.30am.

There are no reports of any injuries.

Fire investigators remain at the scene this morning to try and determine the cause of the fire.

London Fire Brigade Commander, David Reed, who was at the scene, said: "The centre section of the building was alight. Firefighters worked incredibly hard to bring the fire under control.

"The blaze was producing heavy smoke, which went in the direction away from residential properties, but those in the immediate area were advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

"Firefighters will remain on scene throughout the morning alongside fire investigators who are working to determine the cause of the fire.”

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a fire at a car dealership and offices on Kings Hall Road in Beckenham.

“The first floor and the roof of the building were alight.

“There are currently no reports of any injuries.

“Station Commander David Reed, who was at the scene, said: "The centre section of the building was alight. Firefighters worked incredibly hard to bring the fire under control.

"The blaze was producing heavy smoke, which went in the direction away from residential properties, but those in the immediate area were advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

"Firefighters will remain on scene throughout the morning alongside fire investigators who are working to determine the cause of the fire.

"Access to Kings Hall Road is limited with road closures in place at the junction of Aldersmead Road and on Bridge Road.

“We encourage people to avoid the area."

“The Brigade was called at 0141 and the fire was under control by 0431.

“Fire crews from West Norwood, Bromley, Forest Hill, Croydon and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”

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