South east London recycling centre fire brought under control
Fifteen fire engines attended the scene in Landmann Way in Bermondsey.
A blaze at a recycling centre in south London was under control by around 100 firefighters on Monday, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.
Fifteen fire engines attended the scene in Landmann Way, Bermondsey, after receiving multiple calls at around 5.30pm, the fire service said.
The LFB confirmed the fire was brought under control shortly before midnight and its cause is under investigation.
“Firefighting will continue overnight as crews work to fully extinguish the fire and damp down remaining hotspots,” the brigade said in a post on X.
“There are currently no reports of any injuries.”
Reports of loose embers
Images near the scene showed thick plumes of smoke rising above surrounding buildings and the LFB urged people living nearby to keep windows and doors closed.
Station Commander Wayne Bloomfield, who attended the scene, said: “Firefighters have been working hard to extinguish a fire at a recycling centre. At the height of the fire, a large amount of refuse and a warehouse unit were alight. There are currently no reports of any injuries.
“Loose embers were also reported, which is normal during large fires. Residents were advised to pour water onto them if they were concerned about loose embers on or near their properties, but if they did catch something alight, to call 999 immediately.”
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