The cause of a fire at a Croydon hostel is under investigation.
The blaze, which began at about 2am today at a hostel in Birdhurst Avenue, was brought under control by 2.34am.
Five people had evacuated the building before firefighters arrived. Two women suffered smoke inhalation in the fire, and were taken to hospital by ambulance.
A small amount of the building's first floor was damaged.
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