Fire rips through block of flats in south east London

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02am ??? more than two hours after it began. Fatal 10-Pump Fire in Lewisham Prompts Major Emergency Response and Investigation Confirmed Fatalities and Ongoing Investigation Tragically, lives have been lost in the incident. The exact number of fatalities has not yet been confirmed, and formal identification of the deceased is pending. Fatal 10-Pump Fire in Lewisham Prompts Major Emergency Response and Investigation A crime scene remains in place around the property, and Lewisham Road is closed between Penrose Way and Lewisham Hill as investigations continue. Fatal 10-Pump Fire in Lewisham Prompts Major Emergency Response and Investigation A joint probe between the LFB???s specialist fire investigators and Metropolitan Police is now underway to determine the cause. The fire has been classified as a Level Two hazardous incident, with forensic officers expected to remain at the site throughout the day and possibly into the night. Fatal 10-Pump Fire in Lewisham Prompts Major Emergency Response and Investigation Local Impact Nearby residents have been evacuated as a safety precaution, with emergency housing support being coordinated by Lewisham Council. London Ambulance Service units were also in attendance during the overnight response.

Emergency services were called to Lewisham Road, Ladywell, in the early hours of this morning (Picture: UKNIP)

A fire has broken out at a block of maisonettes in south east London.

Emergency services were called to Lewisham Road, Ladywell, in the early hours of this morning.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze after receiving calls at midnight.

The fire was not declared under control until just after 2am, around two hours after the blaze was first reported.

Pictures show the five-room flat, split across the ground and first floor, charred black with officers guarding the scene.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze after receiving calls at midnight (Picture: UKNIP)

The fire was not declared under control until just after 2am (Picture: UKNIP)

Neighbours at the scene (Picture: UKNIP)

Windows also appear shattered with smoke stains across the exterior of the building.

The cause of the fire has not yet been revealed.

The London Fire Brigade said: ‘Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are tackling a fire at a block of maisonettes on Lewisham Road, Lewisham. A small part of a five roomed maisonette is alight.

‘Lewisham Road is currently closed between Penrose Way and Lewisham Hill.

‘”Control Officers took the first of 14 calls at 2355 and mobilised crews to the scene from Greenwich, Lewisham, Lee Green and surrounding fire stations. The cause of the fire is not yet known.’