ires have torn by two derelict pubs simply streets away from one another in south London.

Around 100 firefighters tackled the blazes, which occurred on the similar time in Croydon on Thursday.

Parts of each buildings had been “destroyed” and the reason for the fires is below investigation.

Footage on social media confirmed flames and smoke billowing into the air.

The entire of the second flooring and the roof of the constructing had been destroyed by hearth, leading to a roof collapse

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The London Fire Brigade (LFB) stated eight hearth engines and about 60 firefighters had been referred to as to the the primary blaze, on the former Windmill pub in St James’s Road, at 5.44am.

It stated: “The whole of the second floor and the roof of the building were destroyed by fire, resulting in a roof collapse. There were no reports of any injuries.

“One of the brigade’s 32-metre turntable ladders was used as a water tower to tackle the fire from above.”

At 6.24am, the LFB was referred to as to the second hearth, on the former Drum & Monkey pub in Gloucester Road, which is just some minutes’ stroll from the primary one.

Six hearth engines and round 40 firefighters attended the scene.

The hearth service added: “The whole of the first and second floors of the building were destroyed by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.”