Firefighters have tackled a manhole fire in Welling.

One fire engine attended the blaze in Hook Lane shortly after 12.40am yesterday (July 13).

The fire was under control by 2.01am.

Pictures show firefighters and officers at the scene of the blaze. 

It also shows a section of the pavement cordoned off. 

We have contacted Metropolitan Police for further information. 

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “We were called to a manhole on fire on Hook Lane, Welling on 13 July at 0043.

“One fire engine attended and the incident was under control by 0201.”

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