Horror as huge fire erupts in London with black smoke filling sky
A huge fire erupted in London last night and continues to burn this morning as smoke could be seen for miles in the south east of the capital. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said fifteen fire engines and 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze at a waste facility on Landman Way in Deptford.
Around 50 tonnes of household waste are thought to be on fire, with crews working into the night to bring it under control.
LFB said: "Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are responding to a fire on Landman Way, Deptford.
"The fire involves around 50 tonnes of household waste stored at a waste facility. This will be a protracted incident, with firefighting operations expected to be taking place through the night. Rail services into London Bridge are impacted as crews work to bring the fire under control.
"The Brigade took the first of over 160 calls reporting the incident at 1959, and crews from East Greenwich, Old Kent Road, Deptford and surrounding fire stations have been sent to the scene. The cause of the fire is not yet known."
National Rail have confirmed that disruption caused by the fire is over.
An update says: "Disruption caused by a fire on a property between London Bridge / Canada Water and New Cross / New Cross Gate has now ended."
Speaking from the scene of the blaze last night, Station Commander Duncan Rees said: "Crews are working hard in difficult conditions to bring the fire under control.
He added: "A large amount of smoke is being produced by the incident. Local residents should keep doors and windows closed where possible."
It is understood that firefighters tackled a blaze in June at the same facility.
According to reports a van and a car were destroyed and one man was treated on scene by London ambulance service.
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National Rail have issued an update stating that major disruption is expected until at least 3am.
Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are responding to the fire on Landman Way, Deptford.
They will remain on scene into the night.
LFB have said the blaze involves around 50 tonnes of household waste stored at the waste facility.
A train travelling from London Bridge to Sidcup has been standstill for nearly two hours with passengers on board.
The vehicle has no power or toilets, as customers say it is a 'shambles'.
A spokesperson for South Eastern Railway said: "We're hoping to have this train on the move shortly; the fire brigade has sufficiently controlled the fire that we can run on some lines from London Bridge, and we're now awaiting power to be restored."
LFB have confirmed they will be working into the night to control the blaze.
A spokesperson said: "This will be a protracted incident, with firefighting operations expected to be taking place through the night."
National Rail said: "A fire on a property between London Bridge / Canada Water and New Cross / New Cross Gate means all lines are blocked.
"As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled, severely delayed by up to 100 minutes or revised. Major disruption is expected until the end of the day."
A photo from the scene shared with the Express shows the terrifying view captured by a passenger on a passing train. The blaze has affected a waste facility in Deptford next to a railway line.
All railway lines between London Bridge and New Cross are closed while the fire is dealt with, Network Rail said.
There is a major fire near the railway this evening closing all lines between London Bridge and New Cross. Significant smoke is affecting the area and it is unsafe for trains to pass.
Please check before travelling and follow @Se_Railway and @nationalrailenq for the latest\u2026 pic.twitter.com/ZDUEx64LxM
LFB said: "The fire involves around 50 tonnes of household waste stored at a waste facility. This will be a protracted incident, with firefighting operations expected to be taking place through the night."
New drone footage has captured the fire raging at a waste facility in Deptford.
\ud83d\udea8 DEPTFORD FIRE
15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters are tackling a fire involving 50 tonnes of household waste at a facility on #LandmanWay, #Deptford.
Large amounts of smoke are affecting the area and rail services into London Bridge are impacted.
#London pic.twitter.com/Sa49TymQAi
LFB said: "The Brigade took the first of over 160 calls reporting the incident at 1959, and crews from East Greenwich, Old Kent Road, Deptford and surrounding fire stations have been sent to the scene."
Speaking from the scene, Station Commander Duncan Rees said: "Crews are working hard in difficult conditions to bring the fire under control.
"One of the Brigade’s 32m ladders and a 64m ladder are both being used as a water towers to tackle the flames from above. A large amount of smoke is being produced by the incident. Local residents should keep doors and windows closed where possible."
Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are responding to a fire on Landman Way, Deptford.
Locals have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed while the fire is brought under control. LFB said: "A large amount of smoke is being produced by the incident. Local residents should keep doors and windows closed where possible."
Trains into London Bridge are facing disruption while the fire in Deptford is being dealt with.
LFB said: "Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are responding to a fire on Landman Way, Deptford. The fire involves around 50 tonnes of household waste stored at a waste facility.
"Rail services into London Bridge are impacted as crews work to bring the fire under control. A large amount of smoke is being produced by the incident. Local residents should keep doors and windows closed where possible.
"The Brigade was first called about the incident at 1959, and crews from East Greenwich, Old Kent Road, Deptford and surrounding fire stations have been sent to the scene. The cause of the fire is not yet known."
LFB confirmed the fire is affecting a waste facility in Deptford, following social media reports that a recycling centre in the area was on fire.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines are tackling the blaze at a waste facility in Deptford.
Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are responding to a fire at a waste facility in Deptford.
Local residents should keep doors and windows closed where possible due to the amount of smoke being produced by the fire https://t.co/KioqAw9r1P https://t.co/gqnYEkShKh
A local resident shared images of the scene with the Express, capturing the emergency service response to the blaze.
Thick grey smoke can be seen rising above the buildings in Canary Wharf.
HAPPENING NOW: Huge plumes of smoke moving across Canary Wharf after a fire has broken out in East London. One Canada Square (with the pyramid), SocGen and the Newfoundland residential tower can be seen here in the foreground. pic.twitter.com/UNg9QZ3ULA
Videos posted to social media show fire engines rushing to the scene of the blaze in South-east London.
Huge fire \ud83d\udd25 in South East London \ud83d\udc40\ud83e\udee8 #fire #london @LondonFire #southlondon pic.twitter.com/gD451Hxwxe
The fire, believed to be coming from a recycling centre near Deptford, has been described as "massive". Social media videos show the blaze raging at what appears to be an industrial estate next to a railway line.
Unconfirmed social media reports say the fire is tearing through the recycling centre opposite Deptford Park.
Large trackside fire at the recycling centre opposite Deptford Park tonight
(Same location as fire on 8 June?) train driver ensured all windows were shut on way past pic.twitter.com/OcO6ucrs81
According to a witness who passed the fire on the Overground train, "an entire industrial building", believed to be a recycling centre, is on fire.
Just drove past this on the Overground. An entire industrial building is on fire. Looks like the recycling centre again. https://t.co/5Mopy2zodh
Locals on social media say this is not the first time the area has experienced a major fire.
The fire is believed to be coming from a recycling centre next to the railway line that runs through Bermondsey. Multiple reports on social media have stated this, though it is yet to be confirmed.
london on fire as usual (the recycling centre next to the train line in Bermondsey has gone up again) pic.twitter.com/yC4Kk3bhkj
More videos and images of the fire shared on social media show the fire raging in South-east London, believed to be at a recycling centre.
Huge fire \ud83d\udd25 in South East London \ud83d\udc40\ud83e\udee8 #fire #london @LondonFire #southlondon pic.twitter.com/cR5BqonN6z
The fire is believed to be coming from a recycling centre in the Bermondsey/Surrey Quays area.
Major fire in SE London. Recycling centre again #fire #bermondsey #selondon #londonfire #surreyquays #selondon pic.twitter.com/oXoZn1Fvhn
Smoke can be seen rising from behind the O2 Arena, as the fire is believed to be coming from somewhere in South-east London.
Cllr Matthew Goodwin-Freeman says the fire is coming from "just past London Bridge".
\ud83d\udd25\u26a0\ufe0f BREAKING: A fire has broken out along the trainline just past London Bridge. Near the recycling plant that went up last month.
Just got off @TalkTV with @petercardwell and spotted it.
Thank you to @LondonFire who will be responding \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com/RpHDybwO7W
Another video of the fire posted to X says it's coming from an area north of New Cross, South-east London.
A video of the fire taken from Canary Wharf shows a thick cloud of dark grey smoke billowing into the sky. The X user wrote: "Major fire in London. View from Canary Wharf."
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