TWO men have been taken to hospital after a house fire in Croydon.

The fire broke out in Oakfield Road just before 7.10am today (November 3).

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled the blaze.

A part of the ground floor of a semi-detached house was damaged by the fire.

Three of the five men left the building before the arrival of the brigade.

The other two men were rescued and taken to hospital for further treatment.  

The brigade’s 999 Control Officers took 14 calls to the blaze.

The fire was under control by just after 8.40am.

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

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a house fire on Oakfield Road in Croydon.

“Part of the ground floor of a semi-detached house was damaged by fire.

“Firefighters rescued one man from the roof using a ladder and another man was rescued from the first floor via an internal staircase.

“A further three men left the building before the Brigade arrived.

“They were all treated on scene and two men were taken to hospital.

“The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers took 14 calls to the blaze and gave vital fire survival guidance to those inside the house on how to stay safe before firefighters arrived.

“The Brigade was called at 0707 and the fire was under control by 0841.

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

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”

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