A fire broke out in a block of West Norwood flats this afternoon.

Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers were called to the fire in Gipsy Road at 1.49pm.

A small part of a four-roomed flat on the second floor was damaged as a result although there were no reports of any injuries.

Fire crews from Brixton, Tooting and Forest Hill attended the scene and had the fire under control by 2.17pm.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.