A WOMAN has escaped from a burning building in Plumstead.


Around 20 firefighters tackled the blaze in Ancona Road after they were called at 7.54 this morning.


The woman managed to flee the two-storey terraced house before fire crews arrived and is being treated for smoke inhalation in a London hospital.


Four fire engines from Erith, Plumstead and Woolwich were at the scene where around 25 percent of the first floor is damaged.


Crews brought the flames under control at 8.27am and the cause of the fire is now being investigated.