Police have launched an investigation into the cause of a fire at a sheltered accommodation flat in Dulwich.

25 firefighters and four fire engines were called to tackle the fire at a second-floor flat in a five-storey house on East Dulwich Road on May 29.

The building had been converted into sheltered accommodation.

Sheltered accommodation usually includes a group of flats or bungalows especially built and designed for older people, people with disabilities or those who are vulnerable - with support provided on-site.

The fire was under control after around 20 minutes, causing damage to a small part of the flat.

Six people had left the building before the Brigade arrived and one man had to be treated on the scene due to smoke inhalation.

Fire crews from New Cross, Brixton, Old Kent Road, and Forest Hill attended the scene.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service.

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A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire at a flat on East Dulwich Road in East Dulwich.

“A small part of a second-floor flat in a five-storey house converted into sheltered accommodation was damaged by the fire.

“Six people left the building before the Brigade arrived. One man was treated on scene after suffering from smoke inhalation.

“The Brigade was called at 1555 and the fire was under control at 1615. Fire crews from New Cross, Brixton, Old Kent Road, and Forest Hill fire stations attended the scene.

“The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade and Metropolitan Police Service.”