An investigation has been launched by London Fire Brigade after two women escaped a maisonette fire in Abbey Wood.

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled the blaze in Lensbury Way just before 1.50pm today (March 20).

Two women left the building before fire crews arrived where half of the second floor was alight.

No further injuries were reported following the incident.

The fire was under control just before 3.10pm.

Fire crews from Plumstead, Greenwich, Deptford, Brixton, Lee Green and Eltham fire stations attended the scene. 

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a maisonette fire on Lensbury Way in Abbey Wood. 

“Half of the second floor of a split-level maisonette was alight.

“Two women left the building before the Brigade arrived. There are currently no reports of any injuries.

“The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took 11 calls to the blaze.

The Brigade was called at 1347 and the fire was under control by 1508.

“Fire crews from Plumstead, Greenwich, Deptford, Brixton, Lee Green and Eltham fire stations attended the scene. 

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”