A fire at a Blackheath restaurant caused problems on surrounding roads this afternoon.

Two engines tackled the small blaze at the Cote brasserie in Royal parade, near the junction with Tranquil Vale.

News Shopper: Cote Blackheath fire (pic by Jonathan Dolby)

They were called out at around 1pm and the fire was out around 20 minutes later.

Part of the one-way system was closed and bus routes 54, 89, 108, 202 and 380 were placed on diversion.