Huge fire in Bermondsey as 50 tonnes of waste burn and people told 'close windows'

A massive fire erupted at a waste facility in Deptford/Bermondsey in south-east London, with people sharing footage online of huge flames and plumes of smoke rising over the skyline

London fire: train lines shut as firefighters tackle Deptford blaze  The Times

Fifteen fire engines sent to tackle blaze involving 50 tonnes of household waste - the second huge fire at facility this summer

The fire involves about 50 tonnes of household waste stored at a recycling centre.

Around 100 firefighters tackle major blaze in southeast London  lbc.co.uk

London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the blaze on Landmann Way, in Deptford, involves about 50 tonnes of household waste stored at a waste facility

The public was asked to avoid Johnsonville Rd where possible.

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Fire crews are currently on scene at Herrington Country Park in Sunderland after a fire broke out on a field

The National Trust said the scorched ground will stay 'hot for days'

Six homes on fire as 100 firefighters tackle golf course blaze | ITV News  ITVX