Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a block of flats in southeast London.

Emergency services have received almost 50 calls to the blaze in Rosenthal Road, Catford.

In a statement, London Fire Brigade said: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are tackling a fire at a block of flats on Rosenthal Road in Catford.

“Two flats on the 9th and 10th floors of the building are currently alight.

“Rushey Green remains closed between Rosenthal Road and Honley Road and people are advised to avoid the area whilst firefighters work to bring the fire under control.

“The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers have taken almost 50 calls to the blaze.

“The Brigade was called at 1251. Fire crews from Forest Hill, Greenwich, Deptford, Lee Green and surrounding fire stations are at the scene.

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“The cause of the fire is not known at this time.”

It comes on the day of final report of the Grenfell Tower inquiry into the 2017 fire in which 72 people lost their lives.

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