A terraced house in Thornton Heath had its roof and first floor damaged in a fire.
Six fire engines and 35 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze, from Norbury, Croydon and West Norwood stations.
The brigade was called to Queenswood Avenue at 9.50am, and the fire was under control by 10.39am.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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