A lean-to behind a mosque in Penge has been destroyed by a fire this afternoon.

Firefighters flocked to the scene in Clevendon Road at around 3.30pm - with the fire taking around 45 minutes to control.

The single storey lean-to was destroyed.

Two gas cylinders were removed and cooled to ambient temperatures as some cylinders can explode when exposed to heat.

There were no reports of injuries.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Beckenham, Woodside, Forest Hill and Bromley stations were at the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire in a lean-to behind a mosque in Clevendon Road, Penge.

"The single storey lean-to was destroyed by fire.

"Two gas cylinders were removed and cooled to ambient temperatures, as some cylinders can explode when exposed to heat. There were no reports of any injuries.

"The Brigade was called at 1533 and the fire was under control by 1613.

"Fire crews from Beckenham, Woodside, Forest Hill and Bromley stations were at the scene.

"The cause of the fire is under investigation."

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