A massive blaze broke out at a block of flats in south-west London today, with dozens of firefighters dispatched to the scene.

Nearly 60 firefighters and officers were called to the incident at the residential building in Winstanley Road, Battersea, this afternoon.

Dramatic footage, posted on social media, showed plumes of black smoke billowing into the air from the side of the block.

The London Fire Brigade said part of a 13th floor flat was alight, and that its 999 control officers took 25 calls about the blaze.

It added that firefighters were alerted to the incident shortly before 1.10pm, with the blaze "under control" less than an hour later.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Brigade said in a statement: "Eight fire engines and 58 firefighters and officers were called to a fire at block of flats in Winstanley Road, Battersea.

"Part of a 13th floor flat was damaged by fire.

"The Brigade's 999 control officers took 25 calls about the fire.

"The Brigade was called at 1307 and the fire was under control at 1404."

It added: "Fire crews from Battersea, Clapham, Wandsworth, Chelsea, Fulham, Tooting, Lambeth, and Brixton fire stations attended the scene."

The Brigade posted footage of the scene on Twitter, showing firefighters tackling the blaze from more than a dozen storeys high.

Other uniformed crew members could be seen on the ground.

Taking to Twitter, Labour MP for Battersea, Marsha de Cordova, said she was "very relieved to hear" everyone was "accounted for" after the incident.

She also thanked "brave" firefighters for their quick response.

She posted: "I'm very relieved to hear everyone is safe and accounted for after the fire on the Winstanley Road in #Battersea this afternoon.

"Thank you to the @LondonFire Bridge for their swift response – reminding us again of the importance of these brave and committed public servants."

Some Londoners had earlier taken to social media to express their concern about the blaze, with one writing: "Hoping everyone is safe."
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