Norbury blaze: People forced to flee homes as huge fire sends plumes of smoke into sky

Over a dozen residents were forced to evacuate their south London homes after a fire swept over a neighbouring field this afternoon.

An estimated 20 people fled the blaze in Turtle Road, Norbury, on Sunday as heavy smoke filled the street, with over 40 houses said to have been at risk.

Around seven hectares of wasteland, shrubs and school playing fields became alight.