Beckenham fire: Huge blaze towers above Odeon cinema in southeast London

"Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a building fire on High Street in Beckenham. The fire is producing a significant amount of smoke and we are advising people in the area to keep their windows and doors closed at this time. The incident is causing major traffic disruption in Beckenham and we are asking people to avoid travelling through the area whilst the incident remains ongoing as road closures are in place."

"The incident is causing major traffic disruption in Beckenham and we are asking people to avoid travelling through the area whilst the incident remains ongoing as road closures are in place. The Brigade received the first of 18 calls at 0759 and Control Officers have mobilised crews from Beckenham, Bromley, Woodside, Forest Hill and surrounding fire stations to the scene. A 32-metre turntable ladder from Forest Hill is also attending. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time."

A large building fire on High Street in Beckenham has produced thick plumes of smoke visible from miles away and flames have been seen rising from the building. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been mobilised, with crews from Beckenham, Bromley, Woodside, Forest Hill and surrounding stations attending. The Brigade received the first of 18 calls at 07:59 and deployed a 32-metre turntable ladder from Forest Hill. The fire is producing significant smoke and people in the area are advised to keep windows and doors closed. Major road closures and traffic disruption are in place and commuters are asked to avoid the area. The cause of the fire is unknown.

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