Fire at suspected cannabis factory in Abbey Wood

Four fire engines and 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a house being used as a suspected cannabis factory on Ampleforth Road.

The incident happened at 9.15pm on Saturday night (January 27).

Most of the first floor and roof were destroyed by fire.

Eight people from homes in the area left their buildings before the Brigade arrived.

There has been no injuries reported and the incident was over by 11.19pm.

Fire crews from Plumstead, East Greenwich and Bexley fire stations were in attendance.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Cannabis factory fires can be particularly dangerous because of the way criminals use unsafe wiring to illegally obtain electricity in order to grow the plants.

"They're often in top floors or lofts which means when a fire takes hold it spreads, destroying roofs and damaging neighbouring buildings.

"Firefighters can also be exposed to risks when dealing with the fires because of bad wiring and traps at some of the properties.

"It's important that people know the key signs and inform the police so that they can act swiftly to prevent these dangerous fires from happening.

“Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have been called to a fire at a house being used as a suspected cannabis factory on Ampleforth Road in Abbey Wood on Saturday evening.

“Most of the first floor and roof were destroyed by fire.

“Eight people from neighbouring properties left their buildings before the Brigade arrived.

“Fortunately, no injuries are reported.

“The Brigade was called at 2115 and the incident was over by 2319. Fire crews from Plumstead, East Greenwich and Bexley fire stations were in attendance.”