Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called to the blaze in Perry Vale at around 6.30pm (October 16).
The fire is affecting a ground floor shop which has flats situated above.
Big fire in Forest Hill, London.
Firefighters are at the scene. pic.twitter.com/ZZIDhcD2BO— Tony 🇬🇧 ✝️ (@TonyL_01) October 16, 2025
Residents in the area are being advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke.
A 25-metre cordon is currently in place and the public are advised to avoid the area at this time.
Significant traffic disruption can be expected in the Forest Hill area, including in the A205 South Circular Road.
Forest Hill station has temporarily closed, affecting passengers on National Rail and Overground services.
A 32-metre turntable ladder is also in attendance and is being used as a water tower to extinguish the fire from above.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
