An investigation has been launched by fire crews after camping equipment was destroyed in a blaze in Croydon.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to St George’s Walk Shopping Centre on Park Street at 5pm on Thursday, May 9.

Camping equipment, wooden panels and overhanging fascia of the building were destroyed by the fire.

There were no injuries reported.

Fire crews from Croydon, Woodside and Norbury fire stations were at the scene.

The fire was under control by 5.21pm.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire at a disused building on Park Street in Croydon.

"A tent and camping equipment at the front of the building was destroyed by fire.

"Wooden hoarding panels on the ground floor and the overhanging fascia of the building were partially damaged by fire.

"There were no reports of any injuries.

"The Brigade was called at 1700 and the fire was under control by 1721. Crews from Croydon, Woodside and Norbury fire stations attended the scene.

"The cause of the fire is under investigation.”