A child has been airlifted to hospital after suffering severe burns at a nativity event in a church.
A witness described a group of schoolchildren in nativity costumes being escorted from the building in south London.
An adult has also suffered less serious burns in the incident which saw police, ambulances and the air ambulance rush to Addiscombe Catholic Church in Croydon.
The young child's next of kin have been informed.
The witness, who wishes to remain anonymous, told MyLondon: "A load of primary children were coming out of the church in nativity costumes."
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The name of the school has not yet been confirmed.
The air ambulance has landed behind the Oasis Academy in Shirley Park, a witness has confirmed. Police are also stationed near Bingham Road.
A local source suggested the horror accident happened when a Christmas tree or decorations caught fire.
Met Police have taped off, also known as Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, on Bingham Road, Croydon, this afternoon.
The emergency services were called at around 2.21pm alongside the London Ambulance Service and London Air ambulance.
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A police spokesperson told MyLondon : "Officers are assisting with an incident at a Croydon church.
"Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 2.21pm on Wednesday, December 11 to Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Bingham Road, Croydon.
"A young boy was reported to have received serious burns during a Christmas event.
"One adult was also reported to have received burn injuries, these are not believed to be serious.
"London Air Ambulance and LAS attended the scene. The child has been taken to hospital, his next of kin have been informed.
"London Fire Brigade and Health and Safety Executive have also been informed. Enquiries continue."
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