A fire has erupted near a well-known cinema in South East London, specifically close to the Odeon in Beckenham, as evidenced by online videos showing smoke billowing in the vicinity. Emergency responders are currently present at the location.
The Mirror has reached out to the London Fire Brigade for official statements on the ongoing situation. The fire brigade has issued a warning advising people to steer clear of the area due to a fire outbreak on High Street in Beckenham.
According to the London Fire Brigade, a building fire in #Beckenham has prompted the dispatch of ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters to the scene. A precautionary message has been issued, urging individuals to avoid the area and to keep windows and doors shut to prevent smoke infiltration.
Eyewitnesses have reported that the fire appears to be originating from an abandoned building, reportedly a former kebab shop. Social media images depict a fierce blaze with emergency services actively managing the situation.
An online video captures the extent of the fire as bystanders observed the scene earlier in the day. The footage highlights thick smoke emerging from a building adjacent to the Odeon in Beckenham.
The London Fire Brigade has taken to Twitter to reinforce the call for locals to stay away from the affected area while they work on extinguishing the fire. They reiterated the deployment of ten fire engines and 70 firefighters to tackle the building fire on High Street in #Beckenham.
A significant fire incident has occurred near an Odeon cinema, with dense black smoke visible from a considerable distance. Numerous emergency services have swiftly responded to the scene in Beckenham.
