Streatham Woodbourne Avenue: Seven escape house fire

Around 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines were called to the blaze on Woodbourne Avenue at 4.39pm on yesterday (May 14).

The London Fire Brigade said part of the loft was alight, and seven people managed to leave the building before crews arrived.

No injuries have been reported.

A 32-metre turntable ladder was used as a water tower to help extinguish the flames from above.

Crews from Tooting, Norbury, West Norwood and nearby stations attended the scene.

The fire was brought under control by 7.31pm.

The cause is currently under investigation.

A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a fire at a house on Woodbourne Avenue in Streatham.

“Part of the loft was alight.

“Seven people left the building before the Brigade arrived.

“There have been no reports of any injuries.

“One of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders was used at the scene as a water tower to help fight the fire from above.

“Control Officers took the first of seven calls at 4.39pm and mobilised crews from Tooting, Norbury, West Norwood and surrounding fire stations to the scene.

“The fire was under control by 7.31pm.

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”