Smoke visible across London as 100 firefighters tackle recycling centre blaze

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The blaze erupted at the centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, prompting crews from London Fire Brigade to be deployed to the scene.

Two of the brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders have been deployed to control the fire from above.

Fifteen fire engines and approximately 100 firefighters were called to the blaze on Landmann Way, the London Fire Brigade confirmed.

The incident has taken place near major train lines at London Bridge railway station, causing disruptions and travel delays for commuters.

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Grey smoke can be seen billowing from the recycling centre in south east London in a video of the scene posted to X.

The original poster of the footage shared on X that the fire appears to be ongoing and added that "emergency services have been notified".

The London Fire Brigade has urged locals to avoid the area while the incident is being handled.

Posting on X, they wrote: "The fire in #Bermondsey is affecting a recycling centre. Due to the significant amount of smoke in the area, local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed."

National Rail announced: "A fire on a property next to the railway at London Bridge means that some lines are blocked.

"As a result, trains running to / from / through London Bridge may be cancelled, revised or diverted."

This means that trains are being diverted to London Victoria and may be revised or cancelled.

Customers have been told that they may use their ticket for no extra cost on other services, including the DLR, Elizabeth Line, London Underground, Thameslink, Southern services and high-speed services via all routes.

Disruption should be expected until 8:30 pm, according to National Rail.

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