Stunned bypassers urged people to avoid Peckham Rye this afternoon after a car burst into flames which reportedly triggered a series of explosions.
Police and fire crews were called to Rye Lane at the junction with Nigel Road just after midday to reports of a car on fire.
Photographs uploaded to Twitter show the vehicle engulfed by flames but the blaze has now been extinguished.
A Met Police spokesman said a road closure was put in place while emergency services dealt with the fire.
Richard Chataway tweeted: "Apparently there's a car on fire and a couple of subsequent minor explosions in #peckham Rye, best avoid the area."
While Julia D wrote: "Forget the limit Peckham rye/ East dulwich!!! A car in flame is blocking! Thank God the fire brigade are here!"
