Brigade called to deal with Peckham pub basement fire

Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters tackled a pub fire in Asylum Road in Peckham on Saturday.

Part of the basement at the Asylum Tavern was damaged. There were no reports of any injuries to staff or customers.

Staff were alerted to the fire when smoke alarms sounded and they could smell smoke. On investigation, they found the basement was heavily smoke logged and left the building before calling the brigade.

The brigade was called at around 7.45pm and the fire was under control an hour later. Fire crews from Brixton, Forest Hill, New Cross, Deptford and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.

The fire is believed to have been accidental, but the exact cause has been recorded as undetermined.

Pictured top: The scene in Asylum Road on Saturday evening (Picture: LFB)