Four fire engines and 25 firefighters tackled a house fire on Gareth Grove just after 1am today (September 19).
Half of the ground floor of an end-of-terrace house was damaged by the blaze.
There have been no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the failure of a lithium battery.
Crews from Lee Green, Bromley, Beckenham and Lewisham fire stations attended the scene.
The fire was under control by 1.55am.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Lithium batteries store a significant amount of energy in a very small space and are much more powerful compared to other types of batteries. If that energy is released in an uncontrolled way, then a fire or explosion may result.
“If there is overheating, crushing, penetrating or overcharging, then a fault can occur within damaged battery cells which may cause the battery to catch fire.
“Fires involving lithium batteries, which power devices, can be ferocious, producing jets of flame.
“The blaze is also hot enough to melt through metal.
“This type of fire produces a highly flammable, explosive and toxic vapour cloud which should never be inhaled.
“The fire can also be extremely challenging to put out.
“Our advice is to get away to safety and call 999.
“Lithium batteries, or the devices powered by these batteries, should be stored and charged in a location away from where people live, such as in a shed or a garage.
“This helps to reduce the risk of people being harmed in the event of a fire.
“If they have to be stored inside, make sure there is smoke detection fitted, it’s kept it in a room where you can shut a door and contain a fire and your means of escape is not obstructed.
“Never store or charge on an escape route such as a hallway or by an exit to a property.
“It is also important to ensure that you buy your batteries from a reputable seller and to ensure you are using the correct charger for the batteries.”
