"A large fire at a Poundland shop in south-east London has destroyed a building and caused significant disruption. Fifteen engines and 100 firefighters were called to the scene at about 04:30 BST after part of the two-storey terraced shop caught alight on High Street in Penge. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said a large section of the ground floor caught went up in flames."
"Neighbouring buildings were evacuated and residents were urged to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke in the area, while the High Street remains closed. A 32-metre turntable ladder was used as a water tower to tackle the flames from above, while the brigade's drone team provided aerial footage to help coordinate the response. Crews from Beckenham, Forest Hill, Woodside, West Norwood and surrounding fire stations brought the blaze under control by 09:00. The cause of the fire is being investigated."
An early-morning blaze destroyed a Poundland shop and severely damaged the two-storey terraced building on High Street in Penge. Fifteen engines and about 100 firefighters responded from multiple stations, using a 32-metre turntable ladder as a water tower and the brigade's drone team for aerial coordination. A large section of the ground floor was engulfed, prompting evacuation of neighbouring buildings and advice for residents to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke. High Street remains closed. Crews brought the fire under control by 09:00. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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