Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a lodge in Beckenham Place Park.
Most of a roof, an entire lean-to as well as a three metre boundary fence, some fascia on a neighbouring property and two solar panels were destroyed by fire. Thankfully, no injuries are reported.
One of the Brigade’s 32-metre turntable ladders was used at the scene as a water tower to tackle flames from height.
The property where the fire occurred had no smoke detection fitted.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "This incident shows just how important it is to have working smoke alarms fitted on every level of your home.
“Smoke alarms give the earliest possible warning when a fire starts and we would urge everyone to make sure they have one fitted in every room where a fire can start except kitchens or bathrooms where heat alarms are more appropriate.”
The Brigade's 999 Control officers were first alerted to the fire at 0147, they mobilised fire crews from Beckenham, Bromley, Woodside and Forest Hill fire stations.
The fire has been recorded as accidental and due to the unsafe disposal of hot coals.