The exact location of the fire that broke out in London on Monday has been confirmed as smoke continues to fill the sky in the capital. London Fire Brigade are urging people to avoid the area in Bermondsey. The fire service has confirmed the blaze broke out at the recycling centre on Landmann Way. They added that 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters rushed to the scene at around 5:30 PM. They are asking the public to please avoid the area while the incident is ongoing.
The fire service wrote in a post on X: 'The fire in #Bermondsey is affecting a recycling centre. Due to the significant amount of smoke in the area, local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed.' Pictures from the scene show plumes of black smoke billowing above the Rotherhithe and Canada Water areas, with flames spotted as far away as the Isle of Dogs.
Transport Disruption
London train services are facing disruption due to the blaze. Southeastern confirmed some services are being diverted while others are cancelled completely. Currently, no trains operate to and from Charing Cross, with delays on routes to and from Cannon Street. Some services to and from Victoria are also diverted. Severe delays affect the Windrush Line, with no service between New Cross Gate and West Croydon, and between Surrey Quays and Dalston Junction to Highbury & Islington.
Fire Brigade Response
London Fire Brigade said in a statement: 'Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are tackling a fire at a recycling centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey. Due to the significant amount of smoke in the area, local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed. Two of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders have been deployed to the scene to help fight the fire from above. Control Officers took the first of multiple calls at 1732 and have mobilised crews from Deptford, Old Kent Road, Greenwich and surrounding fire stations to the scene.'
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