A Welling resident had a lucky escape yesterday when a fire broke out in their home.

Some 25 firefighters were called to the blaze in Northumberland Avenue shortly after 3pm.

A spokeswoman for London Fire Brigade said one person had managed to escape before firefighters arrived.

She said five per cent of the flat roof was damaged in the blaze, which was under control by 3.34pm.

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