Emergency services are at the scene of a fire at a block of flats and a restaurant on a busy road in Peckham.

Crews from London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service are both currently at the scene of a fire on Peckham Park Road in south east London today (May 29) following multiple calls received at around 1pm.

Around eight fire engines and 60 firefighters are currently at the scene.

Currently, half of a four-roomed, second floor flat is on fire.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

According to AA Maps, the B216 Peckham Park Road is blocked both ways at Green Hundred Road with multiple bus routes on diversion.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are tackling a fire at a block of flats and restaurant on Peckham Park Road in Peckham.

“Half of a four-roomed flat on the second floor is alight.

“Control Officers have taken 16 calls regarding the blaze. The first call was received at 1311.

“Firefighters from Old Kent Road, New Cross, Peckham and surrounding fire stations are attending the scene.

“The cause of the fire is not yet known.”

A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said:

“We were called at 1.18pm today (29 May) to reports of a fire on Peckham Park Road, SE15.

“We have sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and members of our hazardous area response team (HART).

“The incident is still ongoing and we are working with our emergency services partners.”