FIREFIGHTERS have rescued a man from a flat fire in Erith this morning.

The London Fire Brigade was called at 10.08am to reports of a fire at a four-room flat in Stiles Close.

Four fire engines and 20 firefighters attended the scene.

Crews used ladders to rescue a man from the first floor.

The fire was under control by 10.29am.

There was 20 per cent damage to the first floor flat.