The cause of a fire in a Norbury takeaway is under investigation after the kitchen was partly destroyed by the blaze.

Firefighters were called to London Road in Norbury at 5.30pm yesterday (April 17) and closed the road to tackle the fire.

10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters fought the fire in the takeaway's kitchen.

Crews from Norbury, Wimbledon, West Norwood and surrounding stations were at the scene.

Your Local Guardian: Kitchen of Norbury takeaway partly destroyed by huge fireKitchen of Norbury takeaway partly destroyed by huge fire (Image: LFB)

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Firefighters responded to a fire in a takeaway on London Road in Norbury. 

“10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters fought the fire in the takeaway's kitchen, which was partly destroyed by the flames.

“Crews from Norbury, Wimbledon, West Norwood and surrounding stations attended.

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”