Firefighters battled a house fire in Eltham this afternoon.

Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers were called to a blaze at two semi-detached houses in Rancliffe Gardens.

The fire was affecting a timber extension.

The brigade was called at 12.59pm.

Crews from Eltham, East Greenwich and Lewisham fire stations were sent to the scene.

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