A destructive house fire in Thornton Heath caused serious damage yesterday.

Six engines and over 30 firefighters was called to a property on The Drive shortly before 4pm.

Part of the ground floor, half the first floor and part of the roof were damaged by the fire. The staircase between the ground and first floor was destroyed.

The blaze was under control by 5.25pm. There were no reports of any injuries.

Fire crews from Norbury, Woodside, West Norwood and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.