100 firefighters were called to the Poundland store around 4.30am yesterday (October 9) with officers joining soon after.
LIVE as road shut 24 hours after HUGE Penge fire with police probe launched
40 people from nearby properties were evacuated to a rest area but there were no injuries reported.
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it is investigating the cause of the fire alongside the London Fire Brigade.
Dramatic pictures show huge fire at Poundland in Penge in middle of night
There have been no arrests but enquiries are ongoing.
A large part of the ground floor was on fire and Poundland was left blackened by the blaze.
High Street remains closed to traffic.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “At around 04:55hrs on Thursday, 9th October, police were called to reports of a fire in a shop on High Street, Penge.
“Officers attended alongside the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service.
“Nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution and no injuries have been reported.
“Police are working alongside the London Fire Brigade to investigate the cause of the fire.
“Enquiries are ongoing and no arrests have been made at this time.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 or online, quoting CAD907/09OCT.
“Alternatively you can report anonymously via Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or online.”
