Firefighters were called to a Woolwich pub after a blaze broke out this afternoon (November 25).

Part of the ground floor of the three-storey building on Burrage Road, thought to be the Queens Arms, was damaged.

Four engines and around 25 firefighters were sent to the scene according to London Fire Brigade.

The Brigade was called at 12.45pm and the fire was under control by 1.50pm.

Fire crews from Lee Green, Erith, Eltham and Greenwich fire stations are at the scene.

The cause of the fire is not known yet.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: "Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have been called to a fire at a pub on Burrage Road in Woolwich.

"Part of the ground floor of the three-storey building is alight.

"The Brigade was called at 1246.

"Fire crews from Lee Green, Erith, Eltham and Greenwich fire stations are at the scene.

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

London Fire Brigade initially tweeted: "Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have been called to reports of a fire on Burrage Road in #Woolwich.

"More information to follow."

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