A SHOP has been left damaged after a fire in Eltham.  

Shocking pictures from Sidcup Road show smoke billowing into the air as firefighters tackle the blaze. 

The fire broke out shortly after 2.25pm today.  

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled the blaze.  

News Shopper: Shop fire in Eltham (Photo Credit: London Fire Brigade)Shop fire in Eltham (Photo Credit: London Fire Brigade)

The shop is located on the ground floor of a three-storey building.  

There were no reports of any injuries.  

The fire was under control just before 3.20pm.  

Fire crews from East Greenwich, West Norwood, Shadwell and Orpington fire stations were at the scene. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Station Commander Chris Brown, who was at the scene, said: "Firefighters worked incredibly hard in very hot and challenging conditions to bring the blaze under control. 

"Fortunately, they were able to contain the damage to the affected area." 

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at a shop on Sidcup Road in Eltham. 

“The shop on the ground floor of a three-storey building was damaged by the fire.  

“There were no reports of any injuries.  

“The Brigade was called at 1424 and the fire was under control by 1517.  

“Fire crews from East Greenwich, West Norwood, Shadwell and Orpington fire stations were at the scene. 

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.” 

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