A massive blaze broke out at a nursery in Catford, southeast London, near the Catford Audi dealership. The entire building was engulfed in flames as eight fire engines from the London Fire Brigade rushed to the scene. Witnesses described the terrifying sight as the house was completely consumed by fire.
Affected Area & Road Closures
The fire has caused major disruption on the A21 Lewisham High Street. The road is fully blocked in both directions between the A205 South Circular (Catford Gyratory) and Lewisham Park due to the ongoing emergency.
Residents and motorists are urged to avoid the area and stay safe.
Public Transport Hit by Fire Incident
Bus routes running through the area have been forced to change due to road closures caused by the fire. The affected routes include:
- 47
- 54
- 75
- 136
- 185
- 199
- 208
Detailed diversion routes are in place, rerouting buses away from Lewisham High Street and surrounding roads, including Ladywell Road, Brockley Grove, Stondon Park, and Catford Hill. Passengers are advised to check for updates before travelling.
Emergency Services on High Alert
The London Fire Brigade remains on site, tackling the flames at the junction of Rosenthal Road. No reports of injuries have emerged yet, but the situation is ongoing.
Authorities are urging locals to steer clear and prioritise safety as they work to bring the fire under control.
A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said: Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a fire on Rushey Green in Lewisham.
Firefighters are tackling a fire at a three-storey nursery where part of the roof is alight.
The Brigade’s Control Office took the first of 17 calls at 6.37pm and mobilised fire crews from Bromley, East Greenwich, Peckham and other surrounding fire stations to the scene.
The cause of the fire is not known at this stage and is under investigation.
