Emergency service tackle fire at block of flats in Kennington

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a block of flats in South London.

London Fire Brigade sent eight engines and around 60 firefighters to the block of flats on Otto Street, Kennington.

Shocking images show plumes of smoke surrounding the base of the high-rise building as terrified locals look on.

Footage taken at the scene shows people gathered on a nearby patch of grass as emergency services work to tackle the fire.

The London Fire Brigade wrote on Twitter: 'The flat fire in Kennington is under control.

'There are no reports of any injuries. A flat on the first floor was badly damaged but crews prevented further spread.'

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a block of flats in Kennington, South London, as horrified onlookers watch

London Fire Brigade sent eight engines and around 60 firefighters to the block of flats on Otto Street, Kennington