Firefighters tackle blaze involving 50 tonnes of household waste at southeast London facility

Environment
19 Aug 2026 • 5:15 AM MYT
The Independent
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Firefighters tackle blaze involving 50 tonnes of household waste at southeast London facility

  • Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines are tackling a major blaze involving 50 tonnes of household waste at a facility in Deptford, southeast London.
  • The London Fire Brigade was alerted shortly before 8 pm, deploying 32-metre and 64-metre ladders to pour water on the flames from above.
  • Local residents have been advised to keep their windows and doors firmly shut due to the large volume of smoke produced by the incident.
  • Rail services running into London Bridge station are being impacted while emergency services work to bring the fire under control.
  • The cause of the fire on Landmann Way is currently unknown.

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