Blaze Breaks Out at Lewisham Nursery – Roof Gutted
Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters stormed Rushey Green tonight to tackle a fierce blaze ripping through a three-storey nursery. Flames tore through nearly half the roof, leaving destruction in their wake.
No Injuries But Thick Smoke Causes Alarm
Thankfully, no one was harmed in the fire. But thick smoke blanketed the area, forcing residents to keep windows and doors firmly shut as a safety precaution.
Fire Crews Race In, Chaos Erupts on Roads
The Brigade’s Control Office received the first emergency call at 6.37pm and wasted no time, sending crews from Bromley, East Greenwich, Peckham, and nearby stations. Firefighters wrestled the inferno under control just before 9.30pm, but road closures around Rushey Green have triggered serious traffic jams.
Probe Launched as Cause Remains a Mystery
Authorities have launched a full investigation into the devastating fire. The cause remains unknown as teams continue to monitor the site for hours to come.
