The London Fire Brigade responded to a large fire at a recycling centre on Landmann Way, Bermondsey, south east London, shortly after 5.30pm on June 8. Approximately 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines worked throughout the night to control the blaze, with residents urged to keep their windows and doors closed because of heavy smoke in the area.
Fire crews from Deptford, Old Kent Road, Greenwich, and nearby stations attended the scene. They deployed two 32-metre turntable ladders to tackle the fire from above. The Brigade’s Drone Team also provided aerial support to the Incident Commander, enabling efficient assessment and firefighting strategies.
Station Commander Wayne Bloomfield reported that the fire consumed a large quantity of refuse and the roof of a warehouse unit at the recycling centre. In addition, a van and a car were destroyed in the blaze. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire just before midnight.
One man was treated on site by the London Ambulance Service. Due to the significant smoke generated by the fire, residents were warned to keep doors and windows shut. There were also reports of loose embers, which are common in large fires. Residents were advised to douse any embers with water and to call 999 immediately if fires started near their homes.
The London Fire Brigade and other authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire at this busy south east London recycling facility.
Originally published by UKNIP.
