More than 60 firefighters are tackling a major house fire in South Croydon.

Eight fire engines were called to Croham Valley Road shortly after 11.30, where the roofs of two semi detached houses are alight.

Fire crews from Croydon, Mitcham, Addington, Purley, Norbury and Woodside fire stations are at the scene.

The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.