Blaze Hits Rushey Green Nursery: Roof Gutted in Fiery Inferno
A fierce fire tore through a three-storey nursery in Rushey Green just after 6.30pm on January 31, sending thick black smoke billowing into the evening sky.
Massive Fire Response as Flames Engulf Nursery
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters from Bromley, East Greenwich, and Peckham rushed to the scene. They battled the blaze relentlessly, bringing the fire under control by 9.25pm.
Residents Urged to Stay Safe as Smoke Spreads
Local authorities warned residents to keep their windows and doors tightly shut to block out the choking smoke. Thankfully, no injuries were reported despite the intensity of the fire.
Roof Destroyed and Cause Under Scrutiny
The fire devastated nearly half of the nursery’s roof. Investigators are now probing what sparked the blaze to stop something similar happening again.