About 100 firefighters are tackling a large fire at a recycling centre in south-east London. The blaze on Landmann Way, in Deptford, involves about 50 tonnes of household waste stored at the facility, according to London Fire Brigade.
Fire crews respond
Fifteen fire engines are at the scene, with crews from East Greenwich, Old Kent Road, Deptford and surrounding fire stations. The first calls were received just before 8pm, and firefighters are working in difficult conditions to bring the fire under control.
Station commander Duncan Rees said: “Approximately 100 firefighters are tackling a large fire at a recycling centre on an industrial estate on the border of Bermondsey and North Lewisham. First calls were received at 1958 and 15 fire appliances are now in attendance.”
Rail disruption and safety advice
People have been asked to avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed where possible because of the large amount of smoke. Rail services into London Bridge from New Cross are affected because the fire has blocked railway lines, National Rail said.
In a video posted online, flames and smoke could be seen billowing above surrounding buildings near a railway line. Two turntable ladders, one 32-metre and one 64-metre, are being used as water towers to tackle the flames from above.
It is understood firefighters tackled a blaze at the same facility in June, when a van and a car were destroyed and one man was treated on scene by London Ambulance Service. The cause of the current blaze is unknown.
