Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a fire on Selhurst Road in South Norwood, with the incident still ongoing as of this afternoon.
The London Ambulance Service (LAS) confirmed they were called at approximately 3.30pm following reports of a fire in the area. Multiple emergency response teams have been deployed to assist.
A spokesperson for LAS said:
“We were called at 3.30pm today (17 March) to reports of a fire on Selhurst Road, South Norwood.
We have sent resources to the scene. The incident is currently ongoing and we are working with our emergency services partners.”
Details regarding the extent of the fire, potential injuries, or the cause of the blaze have not yet been released. Fire crews and police officers are also reported to be at the scene managing the situation and ensuring public safety.
Local residents are being advised to avoid the area, and drivers should expect delays due to road closures while emergency services continue to respond.
Further updates are expected from the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police as the incident unfolds.