Bermondsey fire: 100 firefighters called to tackle massive blaze at recycling plant (original) (raw)
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Firefighters tackled a huge blaze at a recycling centre in Bermondsey, south London
A view of the fire from Masthouse Terrace boat stop, on the Isle of Dogs(Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)
A huge fire broke out at a recycling centre in south London, with thick smoke seen billowing across the skyline.
Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines tackled the blaze at a building on Landmann Way in Bermondsey on Monday evening. Two 32-metre turntable ladders were also deployed to help extinguish the fire, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. The cause of the fire is now under investigation.
The blaze led to travel chaos, with National Rail warning that rail services were affected to, from and through London Bridge.
9th Jun03:50 BST
LFB confirms no reports of injuries
In its latest update, London Fire Brigade confirmed there are no reports of any injuries.
9th Jun02:35 BST
Train services remain affected
According to National Rail, train services have yet to return to normal. The fire caused some lines to be blocked, with services to and from London Bridge cancelled, revised or diverted.
9th Jun01:45 BST
Cause of fire under investigation
The cause of the blaze is now being investigated.
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.
9th Jun00:14 BST
Fire under control
The fire in Bermondsey is now under control.
Firefighters are continuing to work at the scene to damp down remaining hotspots.
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: "There are currently no reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is now under investigation."
Firefighters remain on scene but the blaze in under control(Image: LFB )
8th Jun22:50 BST
'We hope everyone in the area is safe,' says council
Southwark Council has passed on advice from London Fire Brigade urging local residents to keep their windows and doors closed. "We hope everyone in the area is safe," the council said.
8th Jun22:22 BST
LFB says 'steady progress' is being made
London Fire Brigade has said firefighters are making "steady progress".
In its latest update on X, it said a Hose Layer Unit has been deployed to support frontline appliances.
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8th Jun21:34 BST
Pictured: Firefighters tackle blaze at recycling centre in Bermondsey
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8th Jun21:30 BST
Hose Layer Unit at scene
A Hose Layer Unit is also at the scene, London Fire Brigade has said in an update.
The vehicle supports frontline appliances by laying large-capacity hose lines over long distances to supply water to the fireground.
8th Jun20:41 BST
Fire crews expected to remain at scene overnight
"This is likely to be a protracted incident, with crews remaining on scene into the morning," Station Commander Wayne Bloomfield said in an update on London Fire Brigade's website.
Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene overnight(Image: William Lailey/SWNS)
8th Jun20:16 BST
LFB tells residents to pour water on loose embers
Station Commander Wayne Bloomfield, who is at the scene, said in an update on London Fire Brigade's website: "Firefighters are working hard to extinguish a large amount of refuse alight at a recycling centre.
"Due to the significant amount of smoke in the area, local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed.
"Loose embers have also been reported, which is normal during large fires. Residents are advised to pour water onto them if they are concerned about loose embers on or near their properties, but if they do catch something alight, don't hesitate to call 999."
8th Jun19:49 BST
Disruption expected until 10.30pm
Disruption to Southeastern and Thameslink services departing from, arriving at or passing through London Bridge station is expected to continue until 10.30pm, National Rail has said.
A fire broke out at a recycling centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey(Image: William Lailey/SWNS)
8th Jun19:20 BST
National Rail statement on disruption
National Rail said:
"Emergency services are currently dealing with a fire in the London Bridge area. Rail services are currently disrupted. Fires in railway areas present a serious safety risk, as they can damage signalling equipment, power systems, and track infrastructure, and create unsafe conditions for trains and staff."
Services running to, from and through London Bridge have been cancelled, diverted or revised, with disruption expected until at least 8.45pm.
Southeastern services are being diverted to London Victoria where possible, while Hastings line trains are starting and terminating at Tonbridge. Thameslink has suspended services between London Bridge and Dartford, with passengers advised to allow at least 45 minutes of additional journey time.
Southeastern and Thameslink services remain heavily disrupted, though Southern services are continuing to run normally to and from London Bridge. The London Overground's Windrush line is also affected.
8th Jun19:06 BST
Major disruption to rail services
Rail services from London Bridge are being delayed or diverted via alternative routes due to a fire in a building near railway tracks in Bermondsey.
The fire has caused major disruption to a number of Southeastern services passing through the London Bridge area.
Some services are currently at a standstill.
A number of Southeastern services are disrupted(Image: Southeastern Railway)
8th Jun19:03 BST
Passenger inside train films blaze
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8th Jun18:46 BST
Videos show smoke pouring out of building near railway tracks
Around 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a recycling centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey.
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8th Jun18:38 BST
Fire near railway tracks, says Southeastern
Southeastern has said the fire is at a property next to railway tracks.
The rail operator said trains to and from London Bridge are being diverted via alternative routes. It added that customers can use their Southeastern tickets at no extra cost on London Underground services between London terminals, the Elizabeth Line, High Speed services on all routes, and the DLR on all routes.
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8th Jun18:33 BST
Residents told to keep windows and doors shut
London Fire Brigade has advised local residents to keep their windows and doors shut due to a "significant amount of smoke" in the area.
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8th Jun18:31 BST
Thick smoke billows over south London
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8th Jun18:30 BST
Two 32m turntable ladders deployed at scene
Two 32-metre turntable ladders are being used to tackle the fire from above, London Fire Brigade said.
8th Jun18:29 BST
Fire reported shortly after 5.30pm
London Fire Brigade said control officers took the first of multiple calls at 5.32pm and dispatched crews from Deptford, Old Kent Road, Greenwich and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
8th Jun18:26 BST
Blaze at recycling centre in south London
Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines are tackling a blaze at a recycling centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, London Fire Brigade has said.
Around 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a recycling centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey(Image: Richard Ashmore/Daily Express)