Major Fire Breaks Out At Recycling Facility in South-east London
A major fire broke out at a recycling facility in Landmann Way, South Bermondsey, close to South-east London, severely damaging the site and causing disruption across nearby rail routes.
By : DC Web Desk
Update: 2026-08-19 07:40 GMT
A major fire broke out at a recycling facility in Landmann Way, South Bermondsey, close to South-east London, severely damaging the site and causing disruption across nearby rail routes. This is the second incident reported two months after a major fire at the same site in June.
As per reports, around 15 fire engines and 100 firefighters from the London Fire Brigade were called on Monday after nearly 50 tonnes of household waste caught fire. Crews worked through the night to prevent the blaze from spreading further.
The fire was brought under control shortly after 2 am on Wednesday, while firefighters remained at the scene to put out remaining pockets of fire.
Meanwhile, rail services into London Bridge from New Cross were cancelled, delayed or revised. Destinations affected by the closure include Highbury & Islington, New Cross, Battersea Park, Clapham Junction, Crystal Palace, West Croydon, and also between Dalston Junction and New Cross.
Further details are awaited.