Firefighters have tackled two separate derelict pub fires in Croydon.

Around 60 firefighters flocked to the first fire in St James’s Road at 5.45am today (August 31).

Shortly after at 6.20am, six fire engines and 40 firefighters tackled the blaze in Gloucester Road.

  • James’ Road and Gloucester Road Croydon pub fires: Live

The whole of the first and second floors of the Gloucester Road pub were destroyed by fire.

The second floor and the roof of the St James’s Road pub were also destroyed, resulting in a roof collapse.

No injuries were reported following the incidents.

Both fires are now under control.

A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service has urged the public to avoid the area as the incidents were dealt with.

The cause of both fires are currently under investigation.

Fire crews from Addington, Tooting, Purley, Forest Hill, Bromley, Woodside, Croydon and Forest Hill were at the scene.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at a derelict pub on Gloucester Road in Croydon. 

“The whole of the first and second floors of the building were destroyed by fire.

“There were no reports of any injuries. 

“The Brigade's 999 Control Officers used 999Eye to live stream the blaze from a smart phone to screens in the Control Room, allowing for greater visibility of the incident.

When a 999 call is received by the Brigade, the caller may be asked if they would like to provide a live video stream of the scene using their smartphone.

“The Control Officer will send a text message with a secure, one-time-use link that opens a live stream direct from the phone to the Control Room.

“999Eye provides better situational awareness and allows us to offer the best advice based on live footage.

“The Brigade was called at 0624 and the fire was under control by 0729.

“Fire crews from Addington, Tooting, Purley, Forest Hill and Bromley fire stations attended the scene. 

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade continued: “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters tackled a fire in a derelict pub on St James's Road in Croydon.

“The whole of the second floor and the roof of the building were destroyed by fire, resulting in a roof collapse.

“There were no reports of any injuries.

“One of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders was used as a water tower to tackle the fire from above. 

“The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took 10 calls to the blaze.

“The Brigade was called at 0544 and the fire was under control by 0835.

“Fire crews from Woodside, Croydon, Forest Hill and surrounding fire stations were at the scene. 

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”