Around 80 firefighters have tackled a huge fire in Bellingham.

The blaze broke out in a van in Randlesdown Road and a range of sheds and outbuildings were also affected.

There are no reports of injuries.

Smoke from the fire could be seen billowing in Beckenham Place Park (pictured).

During the fire two gas cylinders were removed and cooled to ambient temperatures, as some cylinders can explode when exposed to heat.

Crews wearing breathing apparatus also carried out a systematic search of all the buildings involved. 

Call handlers at the Brigade's 999 control centre took 45 calls about the fire. 

The Brigade was called at 5.07pm and the fire was under control by 6.27pm.

Crews from Beckenham, Bromley, Forest Hill and surrounding stations were at the scene.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Twelve fire engines and around 80 firefighters were called to a fire in Randlesdown Road, Bellingham.

"A van was alight and a range of sheds and outbuildings were also affected.

"There are no reports of injuries at this stage.

"Call handlers at the Brigade's 999 control centre took 45 calls about the fire. 

"During the fire two gas cylinders were removed and cooled to ambient temperatures, as some cylinders can explode when exposed to heat.

"Crews wearing breathing apparatus also carried out a systematic search of all the buildings involved. 

"The Brigade was called at 1707 and the fire was under control by 1827.

"Crews from Beckenham, Bromley, Forest Hill and surrounding stations were at the scene.

"The cause of the fire is under investigation."

London Fire Brigade tweeted: "Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are attending a fire in Randlesdown Road #Bellingham.

"Please follow @LondonFire for more information when we have it."

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