London Fire Brigade has advised people in Charlton to keep “windows and doors closed” due to smoke travelling after a fire at a warehouse today.
Firefighters were called to a single storey derelict warehouse on fire on Penhall Road today at 9.54am.
The fire has been producing a significant amount of smoke.
Although the fire has now been brought under control, there is still smoke travelling in the local area and people are advised to continue to keep windows and doors closed at this time.
There have been no reports of any injuries at this time.
Two of the Brigade's 32 metre turntable ladders were used, including one used as a water tower to help fight the fire from above.
Road closures remain in place and local traffic is impacted, including on the A206 Woolwich Road in both directions.
The Brigade's 999 Control Officers received around eight calls about the fire.
The fire was brought under control by 11.40am.
Crews from East Greenwich, Greenwich, New Cross, Poplar, Millwall and surrounding fire stations have been at the scene.
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been tackling a fire on Penhall Road in Charlton.
“A single-storey derelict warehouse was alight. There have been no reports of any injuries at this time.
“The fire has been producing a significant amount of smoke.
“Although the fire has now been brought under control, there is still smoke travelling in the local area and people are advised to continue to keep windows and doors closed at this time.
“Two of the Brigade's 32 metre turntable ladders were called to assist at the scene, including one used as a water tower to help fight the fire from above.
“Road closures remain in place and local traffic is impacted, including on the A206 Woolwich Road in both directions.
“The Brigade's 999 Control Officers received around eight calls about the fire.
“The Brigade was called at 0954 and the fire was brought under control by 1140 . Crews from East Greenwich, Greenwich, New Cross, Poplar, Millwall and surrounding fire stations have been at the scene.”
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