UPDATE Wednesday, May 18: London Fire Brigade said one woman was treated for smoke inhalation after the fire that "gutted" the first floor of a home and damaged the roof. Crews were called at 4.33pm and had the flames under control by 6.06pm.

Fire crews are battling a blaze that has engulfed the entire top floor of a Chessington home.

Engines from Surbiton and Esher stations were called just after 4:30pm this afternoon to a fire at a home in Orchid Close where the whole first floor is alight.

Police have confirmed no one was injured during the fire. 

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Damage: Firefighters in Orchid Close

Orchid Close has been closed off and people have been asked to avoid the area. 

Bruce Rutland, who lives near the house, said: "I was a little concerned as I saw it out of my back window so went over to investigate.

"Thank God everyone was okay. I spoke to the neighbour next door and she was in bits.

"There's going to be a lot of smoke and water damage to all the adjoining properties." 

A London Fire Brigade spokesman said: “We were called to Orchid Close. We have taken quite a few calls from members of the public.”