Image of smoke from Beckenham fire above Cutty Sark

Smoke from the fire in Beckenham was seen across London and an image shows it rising above the Cutty Sark in Greenwich this morning.

London Fire Brigade said: "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 and is being used as a water tower to help extinguish the fire from above. The fire was brought under control by 1033."

Fire 'under control and no reports of injuries'

An update from London Fire Brigade said that the fire is now under control and there are no reports of injuries.

A statement read: "Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a building fire on High Street in Beckenham.

"The fire has been affecting the roof of a mixed-use building, currently under refurbishment, as well as the first and second floors of the building. Firefighters have worked extremely hard to prevent the fire spreading to adjoining buildings, including a cinema.

"The fire is now under control but crews will remain on scene for some time to fully extinguish the fire. There have been no reports of any injuries at this time."

Cause of the fire is not yet known

London Fire Brigade has said that it does not yet know the cause of a blaze which is ripping through a building in south east London and also causing major traffic congestion.

A 32-metre ladder is being used to tackle the flames.

The fire brigade said: "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."

Local people told to keep their doors and windows closed

Smoke has been pictured from miles around with a blaze ripping through a building by the Odeon cinema in Beckenham.

It is causing traffic congestion and the fire brigade has warned people to close their doors and windows.

London Fire Brigade states: "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."

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Firefighters using hose to put out fire on roof of building

Images show fire crews using a 32-metre turntable ladder to tackle the fire in Beckenham.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to the building fire on High Street.

Thanks to the many fire-fighters and emergency services in Beckenham today. No reported casualties. pic.twitter.com/4UPwlq13Gy

— St George Beckenham (@StGeorgeBeck) September 30, 2025

Traffic chaos with roads closed due to fire

High Street in Beckenham is blocked with queueing traffic between Rectory Road and Kelsey Lane.

There is congestion in the area which stretches back along Croydon Road, Beckenham Road, to Manor Road and to Rectory Road back to Beckenham Junction.

"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," said the fire brigade.

Local councillor praises 'swift response' of firefighters

Councillor Chloe-Jane Ross, who represents Beckenham Town and Copers Cope and is Leader of the Liberal Democrat group on Bromley Council, has praised the response of firefighters.

She said: “Seeing a fire so close to the Beckenham Odeon is heartbreaking for the whole community. We are thankful to the firefighters for their swift response and sincerely hope no one has been injured.”

'Half of roof on fire while first and second floors partially alight'

Firefighters continue to battle a blaze in Beckenham where a roof is half on fire and two floors are also affected.

An update from London Fire Brigade read: "As of 0920 hrs, half of the roof of a mixed-use building, currently under refurbishment, remains alight. The second and first floors of the building are also partially alight."

Fire crews pictured tackling blaze with turntable ladder

A 32m turntable ladder is being used by firefighters to tackle the blaze by the Odeon cinema.

The Fire Brigade has shared a photo of them working at the scene.

A statement read: "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."

Firefighters are tackling a fire affecting the roof of a mixed-use building in #Beckenham.

Road closures are in place and we're asking people to continue to avoid the area at this time.

More: https://t.co/ZS6rvVi7DL pic.twitter.com/CnknIn2G8T

— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) September 30, 2025

Roads near to the fire are closed causing major traffic disruption

A fire in southeast London is causing major traffic disruption this morning.

Thick smoke is filling the air from a fire which has broken out at a property in Beckenham.

London Fire Brigade said: "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."

Firefighters are 'working hard' to stop fire spreading to the cinema

Firefighters say that the blaze is at a "mixed-use building" and they are trying to stop it from reaching the cinema.

London Fire Brigade has now said: "The roof of a mixed-use building, currently under refurbishment, is alight. Firefighters are working hard to prevent the spread of the fire to adjoining buildings, including a cinema.

"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."

Roof of building appears to be on fire

Residents have commented on social media that it appears to be the roof of the building which is on fire.

"The roof of both the Odean & Ye Kebab are both on fire," said one person on Facebook, while another said: "It's an extension behind kebab ye that's burning."

While a further person wrote: "I hope no-one was hurt and that they're abe to rescue the Odeon . Thank God the fire station's a stone's throw from the scene."

Cause of the fire is unknown

London Fire Brigade has said that it does not yet know the cause of a blaze which is ripping through a building in south east London and also causing major traffic congestion.

A 32-metre ladder is being used to tackle the flames.

The fire brigade said: "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."

Fire appears to be burning at the Odeon cinema

The fire is burning through what appears to be the Odeon cinema on High Street, Bromley.

It has left the following London buses on diversion: 54, 227, 352, 354, and 367.

There are major delays in the area and people are being advised to avoid the area.

Fire is 'causing major traffic disruption' with a 'significant amount of smoke'

An update from London Fire Brigade said: "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 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."

Statement from London Fire Brigade on huge blaze

London Fire Brigade have said people should avoid the area after a blaze has broken out on High Street in Beckenham.

A statement reads: "Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a building fire on High Street in #Beckenham. Please avoid the area and keep windows & doors closed due to smoke travel."

Thick smoke can be seen rising from the blaze with crews arriving around 8am

Witnesses spot fire in 'disused' building

Witnesses claim the fire is coming from a disused building.

The blaze reportedly erupted at a former kebab shop.

Images show ferocious fire

Images posted on social media show the ferocious fire with emergency services at the scene.

Fire in Beckenham odeon and kebab ye today pic.twitter.com/SyVajPunst

— basil (@rayhanwastaken) September 30, 2025

Video shows blaze takeover building

A video shows the extent of the blaze as onlookers watched on this morning.

The clip shows thick smoke coming from a building close to the Odeon.

Fire in Beckenham odeon today pic.twitter.com/bGnsGcpdsO

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Locals urged to avoid area

The London Fire Brigade have urged locals to avoid the area as they tackle the fire.

They said on Twitter: "Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a building fire on High Street in #Beckenham. Please avoid the area and keep windows & doors closed due to smoke travel."

Fire can be seen for miles

A huge blaze has broken out near an Odeon cinema with black smoke seen for miles.

Dozens of emergency services have scrambled to the scene in Beckenham.