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Eight fire engines were called to a large flat fire in Croydon.
London Fire Brigade said on Wednesday around 40 firefighters were battling a large blaze at a property on Whitehorse Road.
Part of the first, second, third and fourth floors of a five-story apartment building were burned.
Footage of the scene shows two apartment balconies completely engulfed in flames, with black smoke billowing skyward.
Separate footage posted on social media shows a long line of traffic running down Whitehorse Road.
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Road closures are expected to remain in place for several hours throughout Wednesday evening.
A local resident, who works in the building behind the apartment, told the Standard: “As I was leaving for work, I could smell something like burning wood and plastic, and then I saw the building was on fire and people were screaming and running out of the building.”
The London Fire Brigade said in a statement: “Eight fire engines and around 40 firefighters have been called to a blaze on Whitehorse Road in Croydon.
Our 999 control personnel have taken over 30 emergency calls.
Crews from Croydon, Woodside, Wellington and surrounding stations are in attendance.
“Please avoid the area. More information soon. “
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