Emergency services were called to a car engulfed in flames in Woolwich.

The blaze was reported at 8.45pm last night (Saturday, August 31) on Beresford Street.

London Ambulance Service was on the scene in two minutes to offer support, but later stood down as no patients needed medical attention.

A video shared on X shows the car immersed in huge flames with ambulances and paramedics visible.

The News Shopper has contacted London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police for more information.

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.45pm on Saturday 31 August to reports of a vehicle fire in Beresford Street, Woolwich.

“We sent resources to the scene, including members of our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and an incident response officer.

“The first of our crews arrived in two minutes.

“Our crews supported emergency services at the scene, but we were later stood down when it was determined no patients at the scene required our care.”