Two people rescued by firefighters after flat sets alight
Two people were rescued by firefighters on Saturday morning after a second floor flat set alight.
Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters tackled the flat fire in Sun Court, Erith.
Half of a two-roomed flat on the second floor of a residential block was alight.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus rescued two people from the building and assisted other residents to safety.
Five people were treated on the scene by London Ambulance Service crews.
Firefighters remained at the scene throughout the afternoon, damping down remaining hot spots.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) was called at around 9.20am and the fire was under control by 11.30am.
Fire crews from Bexley, Plumstead, East Greenwich, Lee Green, Erith and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.
A spokesman for the LFB said: “The cause of the fire is under investigation.”
Pictured top: Half of a two-roomed flat on the second floor of a residential block was alight (Picture: LFB)
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