Large blaze engulfs two-storey house on Addiscombe Road in Croydon
A fire broke out early this morning at a two-storey detached house on Addiscombe Road, prompting the deployment of eight fire engines.
At approximately 4.30 am, a two-storey detached residence on Addiscombe Road in Croydon caught fire, igniting half of the ground and first floors and the entire roof. Eight fire engines responded, accompanied by a large team of firefighters who worked to contain the flames. The London Fire Brigade employed a 32-metre turntable ladder as a water tower to attack the fire from height, and deployed a drone unit equipped with thermal imaging to identify remaining hot spots.
By 7.30 am, the incident commander reported that the fire was under control. Addiscombe Road was closed between Havelock Road and Birch Tree Way, and the public was urged to avoid the area. No injuries or casualties have been confirmed at this time.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the resources and tactics used by emergency services to manage residential fires in densely populated areas.
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