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Scores of firefighters tackle major blaze at south London recycling centre

The Guardian · Jun 8, 2026, 6:53 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Smoke from the fire at a recycling plant on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, London.
  • Prefer the Guardian on Google Fifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters have been called to tackle a major fire at a recycling centre in south London.
  • Fire control officers were first called just after 5.30pm on Monday to the centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey.

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Smoke from the fire at a recycling plant on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, London. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Smoke from the fire at a recycling plant on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, London. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian London Scores of firefighters tackle major blaze at south London recycling centre Fire in Bermondsey sends huge plumes rising high over the city and disrupts train travel in the area

Prefer the Guardian on Google Fifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters have been called to tackle a major fire at a recycling centre in south London.

Fire control officers were first called just after 5.30pm on Monday to the centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey.

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