Two sheds have been destroyed after a fire broke out in Peckham.

Firefighters were called to a fire on Elcot Avenue at 3.10pm yesterday afternoon (July 26).

Two sheds at the rear of houses were destroyed by the fire and another two sheds on a neighbouring road were also damaged.

Six people left surrounding buildings before the Brigade arrived.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Firefighters cooled a 50kg propane cylinder to an ambient temperature during the incident and a 25m cordon was put in place as a precaution.

The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took 12 calls to the blaze The fire was under control by 4.26pm.

Four fire engines and 25 firefighters from Old Kent Road, Peckham, New Cross and Dockhead fire stations were at the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said: “Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire on Elcot Avenue in Peckham.

“Two sheds at the rear of properties on the road were destroyed by the fire and another two sheds on a neighbouring road were also damaged.

“Six people left surrounding buildings before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries.

“Firefighters also cooled a 50kg propane cylinder to an ambient temperature as some cylinders can explode when exposed to heat. A 25m cordon was put in place as a precaution.

“The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took 12 calls to the blaze.

“The Brigade was called at 151 and the fire was under control by 1626. Fire crews from Old Kent Road, Peckham, New Cross and Dockhead fire stations were at the scene.

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”

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