Firefighters called to deal with nightclub store room fire in Croydon

Eight fire engines and about 60 firefighters tackled a fire last night at a restaurant and nightclub in Croydon High Street.

Part of a store room at the rear of the building was alight. There are currently no reports of any injuries.

Firefighters have removed and cooled four gas cylinders to an ambient temperature as a precaution as some cylinders can explode when exposed to heat.

Station Commander Steve Howlett, who was at the scene, said: “Croydon High Street is currently closed to traffic while we work to make the scene safe and we urge people to avoid the area where possible.”

The brigade was called at 8.30pm and the fire was under control by around 9.45pm. Fire crews from Croydon, Wallington, Norbury and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Pictured top: The scene last night as firefighters tackled the blaze (Picture: LFB)