Firefighters Respond to Emergency Situation Near Peckham Levels in London

Peckham is an inner city area of south London most famous for the TV character Del Boy Trotter from Only Fools and Horses. In November 2000 Damilola Taylor, 10, was stabbed to death in Peckham by two teenagers.

Four fire engines and 25 firefighters are attending a fire at a multi-storey car park in Peckham, south-east London.

A photograph emerged on social media showing smoke billowing from near the Peckham Levels after reports of an explosion.

Explosion and fire at peckham levels south london. @EveningStandard pic.twitter.com/vdLQRb06Ju

— Jon Enoch (@JonEnochPhoto) February 10, 2020

#Update: Just in - Pictures of the explosion and a fire afterwards at "Peckham Levels" on the #London market in the #UK.

Reason unknown what caused the explosion at this time. pic.twitter.com/D5BYInlnmN

— Sotiri Dimpinoudis (@sotiridi) February 10, 2020

Unfortunately due to a small incident on Cerise Rd, Peckham Levels is closed for the rest of the day. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused. #Closure #Peckham #Announcement pic.twitter.com/Sq6aT3rS5z

— Peckhamlevels (@peckhamlevels) February 10, 2020

In an official statement, Peckham Levels stated that no significant damage to the building has been reported, and after inspection, it would be re-opened

"Today, there was a small fire in the car-park next to Peckham Levels. The fire was external to the building and was quickly extinguished by the local fire brigade. The team at Peckham Levels did a fantastic job, using their emergency procedures. The building was evacuated quickly and there are no injuries or casualties to report", the statement read.