MORE than 20 toddlers were evacuated from a nursery after a fuse box burst into flames.

Firefighters were called to Wow Kids Nursery in Cleggs Lane, Little Hulton, at about 8.50am today.

The fuse box under the stairs exploded due to an electrical fault, fire crews said.

Children and staff were sent home while electricians restored the power supply.

Simon Wood, watch manager for Atherton fire station, said: “The fire was out when we arrived but it had affected the external power supply.

“We think it had burned out due to a lack of oxygen. The only damage was to the plastic box and cabling under the stairs.

“Everyone was out safely when crews arrived. ”

The nursery is now closed for the day.