More than 100 firefighters have been called out to tackle a major blaze at a recycling centre in southeast London.
Fifteen fire engines were responding to the fire on Landmann Way in Bermondsey on Monday afternoon, the London Fire Brigade said.
They urged locals to avoid the area and keep their windows and door closed due to the amount of smoke in the area.
Footage shared on social media showed huge plumes of smoke billowing over the area as crews from Deptford, Old Kent Road, Greenwich and surrounding fire stations arrived on the scene.
The fire brigade said they deployed two 32-metre turntable ladders to tackle the huge fire from above, responding to multiple reports of a blaze just after 5.30pm.
Southwark Council said in a short statement: “London Fire Brigade are currently responding to a large fire in Bermondsey. We hope everyone in the area is safe. Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed. “
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