HAMPTON WICK ROYAL CRICKET CLUB BURNS DOWN
A mystery fire has caused major damage to Hampton Wick Royal cricket club’s pavilion in Bushy Park.
Forty firefighters and six fire engines tackled the blaze. The emergency services were alerted at 315 am. No one was injured
A local resident had recently noticed that the Cricket Club access gate had been locked so the Fire Crew had to grind the gates open at 03:30 this morning after they were alerted to the blaze. The local resident also said that he spoke to a Firefighter this morning who implied that fires like this don’t just happen.
The club and surrounding area have been popular for youngsters gathering at night as the gates are normally open.
*CLUB STATEMENT*
Devastating news this morning. Overnight on 6 September, there was a catastrophic fire in the pavilion. This photo appears to indicate it has been destroyed. We are coordinating with the police and fire service and will post any updates as we get them.
LFB reported this-
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire on Park Road in Hampton Wick.
A single-storey sports pavilion was destroyed by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers received five calls about the fire.
The Brigade was called at 0315 and the fire was brought under control by 0524. Crews from Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden, Richmond and Surrey Fire & Rescue attended the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. MPS Forensic team is onsite.
** Teddington Town will update when we have further information.
Fundraising to rebuild the Pavilion:
Our 3rd XI skipper is running the Suffolk Coastal marathon in October. This was supposed to be for developing cricket at The Wick – looks like it will be for rebuilding!
STORY
I have played for The Wick for more than a decade. And as each year passes, I get a better understanding of what a great club this is – and the importance of grassroots cricket. So that’s why I am running the Suffolk Coastal Marathon in October to raise much-needed cash to help The Wick – not only survive – but thrive and grow as a local sports club with community and diversity at its core. So please give generously…
Our 3rd XI skipper is running the Suffolk Coastal marathon in October. This was supposed to be for developing cricket at The Wick – looks like it will be for rebuilding!
