Fire and smoke engulf London tower block as residents watch on

Fire and smoke engulf London tower block as residents watch on

This was the moment a first floor Kennington flat was engulfed in flames sending thick black smoke upwards to the upper floors as residents watched on today (June 27).

The Fire Brigade responded with 60 firefighters to the blaze at the Brandon Estate on Otto Street.

London Fire Brigade said: "Twelve adults and six children were treated at the scene." The filmer said: "Huge fire on the Brandon Estate in Kennington.

"@LondonFire did fantastic to contain the fire very quickly.

Sadly the flat is completely destroyed."