A fire has destroyed the roof and second floor of a derelict building in Beckenham.

Firefighters were called to Southend Road shortly after 7.45pm yesterday (May 3).

Part of the first floor of the three-storey building was also damaged by the blaze.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Fire crews remained at the scene for several hours to dampen down the area.

The fire was under control by 10pm.

The Brigade’s control office took 21 calls about the fire.

Fire crews from Forest Hill, Bromley, Woolside, Lewisham, Beckenham, and Lee Green fire stations attended the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a fire at a derelict residential building on Southend Road in Beckenham.

“Firefighters tackled a fire at the three storey building where the roof and second floor were completely destroyed by the fire, part of the first floor was also damaged.

“There were no reports of any injuries.

“Fire crews remained at the scene for several hours to dampen down the area.

“The Brigade’s Control Office took 21 calls about the fire.

“The Brigade was called at 7.47pm and the fire was under control by 10pm.

“Fire crews from Forest Hill, Bromley, Woolside, Lewisham, Beckenham and Lee Green fire stations attended the scene.

“The cause of the fire in under investigation.”

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