Major Fire Breaks Out at Bermondsey Waste Centre in London
Around 100 firefighters tackled a major blaze at a waste and recycling centre in Bermondsey, southeast London, after approximately 50 tonnes of household rubbish caught fire, according to emergency services. The incident sent thick black smoke billowing across the London sky and marked the second time this year that the recycling site has been struck by fire.
Heavy Smoke Blankets Southeast London
The London Fire Brigade deployed around 100 firefighters to the scene in southeast London as dense plumes of smoke filled the air.
According to local reports, the fire involved roughly 50 tonnes of household rubbish stored at the plant. Emergency crews worked to contain the flames and prevent the blaze from spreading further across the industrial site.
Scale of the Industrial Plant Response
The scale of the fire prompted a heavy emergency response, drawing numerous fire engines to the area. Plumes of thick, dark smoke remained visible from significant distances across the capital as firefighters battled the incident.
Second Fire at Bermondsey Facility This Year
Local reporting confirms that emergency services previously responded to a similar blaze at the waste centre earlier in the year.