Poundland in Penge goes up in flames

A significant fire at the Poundland shop on High Street in Penge destroyed the building and required extensive firefighting efforts by the London Fire Brigade.

• The fire broke out around 04:30 BST, prompting the London Fire Brigade to dispatch fifteen fire engines and 100 firefighters to the scene in Penge.
• The blaze, which started in part of the two-storey terraced house that housed the Poundland store, caused extensive damage and disruption in the area.
• Firefighters worked diligently to control the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings on High Street in Penge.