A double-decker bus has caught on fire while on route through Lambeth.
Firefighters took 19 calls to the blaze which occurred on a parked bus on Christchurch Road in Streatham Hill.
The driver and the bus's passengers fled the vehicle before the fire brigade arrived.
There have been no reports of any injuries.
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Firefighters were called at 9.50am and the blaze was brought under control by around 10.20am.
One fire engine from Brixton Fire Station attended.
- Video credit: Imap Usai
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Firefighters were called to a bus alight on Christchurch Road in Streatham Hill.
“Part of a double decker bus was damaged by fire.
“The driver and passengers left the bus before the Brigade arrived.
“There were no reports of any injuries.
“The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers took 19 calls to the blaze.
“The Brigade was called at 0950 and the fire was under control by 1022.
“One fire engine from Brixton Fire Station attended the scene.”
- Video credit: @sademerrett
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