Hundreds of emergency calls and flash flooding have hit London.
London Fire Brigade has taken around 400 calls since midnight (23 June) after a series of intense thunderstorms struck the capital.
Most calls were related to flooding in properties, but crews also attended at least two house fires suspected to have been triggered by lightning strikes.
Pat Goulbourne, assistant commissioner at London Fire Brigade, said: "It has been a very busy night for our Control Officers, firefighters and officers.
"Shortly after 4am, due to a large number of calls received by the Brigade, we implemented our High-Volume Call procedure which means flooding calls where there is a risk to life are prioritised and crews then attend other calls as non-emergencies when they can."
Some areas were also hit by flash flooding, including roads.
Drivers are asked not to drive through floodwater and take extra care.
A foot of moving water at just 6mph is enough to float a car.
Operation Willow Beck was also temporarily stood up.
Introduced in 2022 nationally by the Home Office and National Chiefs Fire Council, this is a pre-determined 999 call distribution procedure, which during times of extreme demand, can divert surplus emergency calls to unaffected fire and rescue service control rooms.
Mr Goulbourne said: "Whilst the worst of the rain now seems to have passed, we continue to work through outstanding calls as well as receive new incidents as Londoners wake to see some of the damage caused by the storms overnight.
"We’d like to reassure Londoners that crews are available to respond to emergencies so please call 999 if you have to."
Anyone experiencing flooding is advised to call 999 if in immediate danger and to follow the instructions of emergency operators.
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