A number of fire engines are present at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), where a fire has broken out on a Wimbledon practice court.

 

The London Fire Brigade confirmed on Twitter that four fire engines had been dispatched to tackle the blaze.

 

"Four fire engines are currently attending reports of a fire in the practice court area of the All England Tennis Club," they said in a short statement published to their Twitter page.

 

Shortly after the London Fire Brigade confirmed they were tackling a blaze, Wimbledon announced that the fire had been extinguished.

 

"The AELTC can confirm the London Fire Brigade has been attending a small fire outside Gate 1, which has now been extinguished," they said.

 

The Championships are due to begin on Monday 3 July, with the gentleman's singles concluding the tournament on Sunday 16 July.

 

Andy Murray won the tournament for a second time last year, while Serena Williams defeated Angelique Kerber in the women's singles.