A major fire has erupted at a temple housed in a converted warehouse in south London.
The blaze broke out on Elmwood Road, Croydon, at around 1.09pm on Friday (July 3), prompting a response from 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters.
Half of the building was alight however there were no reports of injuries.
The fire was brought under control by 4.12pm.
Craig Fenner, station commander at London Fire Brigade, said: "Firefighters worked hard to bring the incident under control.
"One of the Brigade's 64-metre turntable ladders was used at the scene as a water tower to tackle flames from height.
"Drones were also deployed to provide the Incident Commander with a greater situational awareness of the incident.
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"The fire was producing smoke in the vicinity and those who live or work nearby were advised to keep windows and doors closed.
"Elmwood Road remains closed between London Road and Lodge Road, and Wellington Road is closed between Elmwood Road and Saint James's Road.
"Please avoid the area where possible."
The cause remains under investigation.
Expect delays in the area.
