Emergency crews respond to a playground fire in south London

Emergency crews have responded to a playground fire at Richard B. Harrison Park in south London.

Emergency crews have responded to a playground fire at Richard B. Harrison Park in south London.

London Fire was able to get the blaze under control and remained on-scene to put out hot spots.

Fire crews had initially responded to an alarm downtown when they noticed smoke coming from the playground located at Clarence Street and South Street. 

No injuries were reported.

Residents are being asked to avoid the area.

London police are now investigating the cause of the incident.