A fire has broken out in a London tower block, engulfing multiple floors and sending black smoke pouring into the sky.
Around 70 firefighters were battling the blaze in Catford, with 10 fire trucks also rushed to the scene.
Crews received more than 50 calls about the inferno, which was first reported just before 1pm today.
The London Fire Bridge asked the public to avoid the area.
Shocking footage showed flames leaping from the window of a flat, while smoke can be seen for miles.
The outside of the block of flats appeared to be charred, too.
Locals have posted videos to social media of the blaze.
One wrote: ‘Flats on fire in Catford with people in building. Horrible scenes. Fire brigade at rescue.’
The London Brigade said at 2.25pm there were no reports of any injuries, and they had the blaze under control.
Snaps showed crowds of people gathering on the streets as fire crews on aerial appliances seen working to extinguish the inferno at its level.
London Fire Brigade said: ‘Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are tackling a fire at a block of flats on Rosenthal Road in Catford.
‘Two flats on the 9th and 10th floors of the building are currently alight.
‘The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers have taken almost 50 calls to the blaze.
‘The Brigade was called at 1251. Fire crews from Forest Hill, Greenwich, Deptford, Lee Green and surrounding fire stations are at the scene.
‘The cause of the fire is not known at this time.’
It added: ‘The fire in Catford is now under control.
‘There are currently no reports of any injuries.’