Massive Blaze Engulfs Bermondsey Waste Facility
About 100 firefighters tackle 50-tonne household waste fire, impacting London Bridge rail services.
Callum Smith
A massive blaze at a south-east London waste facility has mobilised approximately 100 firefighters.
Crews are working hard in difficult conditions to bring the fire under control, Duncan Rees confirmed.
Specialized 32-meter and 64-meter ladders are reportedly pouring water on the flames from above.
A large amount of smoke billows from the incident, prompting advice for local residents to keep their windows and doors shut. Duncan Rees further advised, "Local residents should keep doors and windows closed where possible."
Local residents should keep doors and windows closed where possible.
Rail services running into London Bridge station face impact from the ongoing incident.
The cause of the blaze is not yet known, according to the London Fire Brigade.