school playing field was engulfed by a bushfire that charred six acres of grassland in south London.
Neighbors were evacuated from their homes at 12:30 p.m. after the fire struck the Norbury wasteland.
One hundred firefighters are still fighting the blaze after receiving about 70 calls to the blaze that broke out near Turle Road.
Plumes of smoke obscured London’s skyline for thousands of people nearby and were evacuated by firefighters
Locals were told to leave their homes, while others were urged to keep their windows and doors closed when temperatures reached 22 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
One told The Standard: “It’s pretty crazy, I was evacuated as the fire brigade went through the house. Still not allowed.”
Six acres of charred wasteland in Norbury
† LFBThe London Fire Brigade said about six acres of wasteland, bushes and school playing fields are on fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time, but advice on the safety of dry grass barbecues has been reinforced.
Station commander Keith Sanders, who is on site, said: “The fire is producing smoke in the area and the wind direction is blowing smoke towards local terraced houses.
“Please avoid the area and if you live in the area keep your windows and doors closed.”