Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a blaze at a restaurant on Sidcup Road, Eltham, southeast London, on Tuesday evening, October 20. The fire broke out just after 7pm, prompting the evacuation of three people from the premises before the brigade arrived, with no injuries reported.
Fire under control by 9.24pm
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the fire was under control by 9.24pm. The brigade's Control Office was first notified at 7.02pm, with crews mobilised from Eltham, Sidcup, Bromley and surrounding fire stations. Only part of the restaurant was damaged, according to LFB, although the building also contains two floors of flats above it.
Residents evacuated and advised to keep windows shut
Residents in the surrounding area were also evacuated as a precaution. Due to heavy smoke, locals have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed. A spokesperson for LFB said: "The Brigade's Control Office was first notified at 7.02pm with crews mobilised from Eltham, Sidcup, Bromley and surrounding fire stations. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control by 9.24pm."
The cause of the fire has not been disclosed, and no further details about the extent of the damage have been released. The evacuation and smoke warnings highlight the potential risk posed by the blaze to nearby residents and properties.
