Coordination between fire and police services in Richmond during shoe shop blaze incident in George Street. Image:@MPSRichmond.

Six fire engines and 35 firefighters and officers have been called to a shoe shop fire on George Street in Richmond.

Part of the ground floor has been damaged by the blaze

Station Manager David Reid, who was at the scene said:

The crews did a very good job to contain the fire and get it out quickly. Thankfully no one was in the shop at the time of the fire and there were no injuries.

The Brigade was called at 8.41 am in the morning and the fire was under control at 9.43 am.

Shop fire in George Street. Image:@MPSRichmond.

Firefighters from Kingston, Chiswick, Richmond, Heston and Twickenham fire stations attended the scene.

The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.

Ground floor of a shop on George Street in #Richmond is alight. 4 fire engines & 20 firefighters are at the scene. http://t.co/RuHrpYg1qu

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London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 08, 2015

In Richmond. Serious fire at Bowleys Shop on George street. Fire service doing an incredible job. #RichmondFire http://t.co/gZkC3PYO2E

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David Lammy (@DavidLammy) July 08, 2015

Try to avoid George Street #Richmond while we tackle shop blaze this morn © @RichmondBarbers london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncident… http://t.co/OvPFpXMhZL

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London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 08, 2015

Now 6 fire engines & 30 firefighters at #Richmond shop fire. Trying hard to save it becoming #Ashes © @Marion_Legrand http://t.co/ONdYwuWUQY

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London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 08, 2015

George St in Richmond has now re-opened to pedestrians & traffic. Be aware of delays in the areas. Thanks @LondonFire http://t.co/FgUZNqQLvq

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Richmond MPS (@MPSRichmond) July 08, 2015