Worcester Park Fire: South-West London Block Of Flats Engulfed In Flames

Firefighters were battling a major blaze in south-west London in the early hours of Monday, with a four-storey block of flats engulfed in flames.

A total of 20 fire engines and some 125 firefighters were sent to the scene, in Sherbrooke Way, Worcester Park, after the fire broke out at around 1.30am and quickly spread.

The London Ambulance Service later said no injuries had been reported.

A London Fire Brigade spokesman told the PA news agency the fire was “still going” at around 6.30am but was under control.

“This is a challenging fire and firefighters are working hard to bring the blaze under control,” said Graham Adams, station manager at the London Fire Brigade.

“Firefighters will remain on scene for a number of hours and we would urge people to avoid the area if possible.”