Bus fire closes Peckham Road
London Fire Brigade attended a single-decker diesel bus fire on Peckham Road.
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A diesel bus caught fire on Peckham Road, leading to its closure. The London Fire Brigade was alerted to the incident at 9.53am on Tuesday. Multiple fire engines attended the scene.
Fire Brigade response
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Firefighters were called to a small fire affecting a diesel, single-decker bus on Peckham Road, the London Fire Brigade stated. The brigade confirmed it was alerted at 9.53am. The fire affected a single vehicle, and the road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Questions this report answers
+What happened on Peckham Road?
A diesel, single-decker bus caught fire on Peckham Road. The London Fire Brigade was alerted to the incident at 9.53am and attended the scene.
+Was anyone injured in the bus fire?
The provided information does not state whether anyone was injured in the bus fire. It confirms that the London Fire Brigade attended a fire affecting a single-decker diesel bus on Peckham Road.
+What was the impact of the bus fire?
The bus fire led to the closure of Peckham Road. The London Fire Brigade was called to the scene to deal with the incident involving a single-decker diesel bus.
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