DOZENS of firefighters raced to tackle a huge blaze in a high rise block of flats after it broke out in South London.
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have managed to get the fire on Deacon Street, near to Elephant and Castle under control.
The flames broke out at just before 11am this morning, with fire crews confirming that a balcony at Hurlock Heights is alight on the 18th floor.
Currently the cause of the fire is not yet known, but black smoke could be seen billowing from a corner of the block of flats.
The blaze has broken out just yards from where a fire broke out at a car repair garage in June.
Flashes of fire and flames could also be seen through the windows of the property as firefighters fought the blaze.
London Fire Brigade confirmed that the fire is now under control, but three floors of residents were evacuated.
Station Commander Dave Hill, who is at the scene, said: "Firefighters are making steady progress at the scene of the fire in Elephant and Castle.
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