Overview

• The London Fire Brigade was called at about 4:30am and, as of around 7am, the incident remained active.
• Fifteen fire engines are responding to a two-storey terraced shop where a large part of the ground floor is alight.
• Neighbouring properties have been evacuated as a precaution, and residents are urged to keep doors and windows closed due to smoke.
• Penge High Street is closed with significant traffic disruption, and people are advised to avoid the area.
• Photos suggest the affected premises is a large Poundland store, and the cause of the fire has not yet been established.