A massive fire tore through a department store in Peckham, London, on June 26, 2026, with 100 firefighters deployed to bring the blaze under control. Thick black smoke billowed from the building on Rye Lane, prompting authorities to advise local residents to keep windows and doors closed.
Fire under control but crews remain on scene
Station Commander Craig Abbott, attending the scene, confirmed that the fire is now under control. 'At the height of the fire, a department store was alight. Crews will remain on scene until the morning to fully extinguish the fire and dampen down remaining hotspots,' he said. He noted that a significant amount of smoke was produced, and traffic in the area is likely to remain impacted, urging the public to avoid the area if possible.
Investigation into cause ongoing
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries have been reported at this time. The incident occurred on Rye Lane, a busy commercial street in Peckham, and the fire also affected a storage unit adjacent to the store.
