A house which was under construction has been destroyed after a fire in Bexley.

The fire broke out in Crofton Avenue just before 3.45pm on January 21.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled the blaze.

An area of the first floor between two mid-terraced houses was left destroyed.

No injuries were reported following the incident.

The blaze was under control just before 5.30pm.

Fire crews from Sidcup, Bexley, Eltham, and Plumstead fire stations attended the scene.

The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by hot works.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire at a house under construction on Crofton Avenue in Bexley.

“An area between two mid-terraced properties on the first floor was destroyed by fire.

“There were no reports of any injuries.

“The Brigade was called at 1543 and the fire was under control by 1722.

“Fire crews from Sidcup, Bexley, Eltham and Plumstead fire stations attended the scene.

“The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by hot works.”