Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a flat fire on Sun Court in Erith.
Half of a two-roomed flat on the second floor of a residential block was alight. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus rescued two people from the building and assisted further residents to safety. Five people were treated on scene by London Ambulance Service crews.
Firefighters remain on scene damping down remaining hot spots.
The Brigade was called at 0920 and the fire was under control by 1133. Fire crews from Bexley, Plumstead, East Greenwich, Lee Green, Erith and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Source: LFB (16/03/2024)
