Part of a disused building was destroyed after a fire in Erith.

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) was called to the house in West Street, Erith, around 6.15pm last night (August 26).

They sent one engine from Bexley and another from Erith to the scene.

10 per cent of the ground floor in the two storey building was damaged in the blaze.

MORE TOP STORIES The London Ambulance Service (LAS) sent a response paramedic and a duty officer to the scene.

They treated one person who was checked over but did not require hospitalisation.

The fire was under control by 7.30pm.

More to follow.