Fire damages Sydenham shop and flats on Newlands Park, 2 August
London Fire Brigade deployed 70 firefighters to a mid-terraced property with residential flats above
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A fire on Newlands Park in Sydenham damaged a mid-terraced shop and the first floor of the building on 2 August. The London Fire Brigade received the first of 17 emergency calls at 2.10pm, prompting a large-scale response.
Seventy firefighters from Beckenham, Woodside and Lewisham fire stations arrived at the scene with ten fire engines. A turntable ladder was used to tackle the flames from above. The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service also attended.
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Impact on residents and transport
The fire affected half of the first floor of the building, which includes residential flats. No injuries have been reported. Road closures were put in place, causing diversions for two bus routes operating in the area.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson confirmed the timeline. They said the fire was under control by 4.41pm. The cause of the blaze remains unclear and is being investigated.
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At the height of the fire, half of the first floor was alight.
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What happens next
The London Fire Brigade is continuing its investigation into the cause of the fire. Residents of the affected building may need to arrange alternative accommodation while repairs are carried out. It is unclear when the road closures will be lifted.
Questions this report answers
+When did the fire on Newlands Park start?
The London Fire Brigade received the first emergency call about the fire at 2.10pm on 2 August. The blaze was brought under control by 4.41pm the same day, with no reported injuries.
+How many firefighters attended the Sydenham fire?
Seventy firefighters from Beckenham, Woodside and Lewisham fire stations attended the scene. They arrived in ten fire engines and used a turntable ladder to tackle the flames.
+Were there any injuries in the Newlands Park fire?
No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire on Newlands Park. The London Fire Brigade confirmed that all emergency calls were accounted for during the incident.
+What caused the fire in Sydenham?
The cause of the fire on Newlands Park is still under investigation. The London Fire Brigade has not released any details about potential causes at this stage.
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