THIS shocking footage shows a huge fire raging at the waste site in Landmann Way, Deptford.
Around 100 firefighters rushed to the scene last night, with locals urged to close their windows due to smoke from the scene.
The Windrush Line has been suspended between Highbury & Islington and New Cross as a result of the blaze.
It is the second fire at the Deptford waste facility in the last three months.
Speaking from the scene, Station Commander Duncan Rees said: “Crews worked hard in difficult conditions to bring the fire under control.
“One of the Brigade’s 32m ladders and a 64m ladder were used as a water towers to tackle the flames from above
“Whilst the fire is under control, crews will remain on scene into the morning and afternoon as they work to extinguish the remaining pockets of fire.”
The blaze involved around 50 tonnes of household waste that were stored in the facility.
The London Fire Brigade received reports about the fire at around 8pm, dispatching crews from East Greenwich, Old Kent Road, Deptford and other nearby fire stations.
Firefighters brought the fire under control by 2.16am this morning and are now dampening down the scene.
The cause of the fire is not known.
It comes after a previous fire at the site broke out on June 8.
Around 100 firefighters also responded to that incident, which involved a large amount of refuse and the roof of a warehouse unit, according to the London Fire Brigade.
Speaking about the previous incident, Station Commander Wayne Bloomfield, who attended the scene, said: “A van and a car were also destroyed by the fire. One man was treated on scene by London Ambulance Service.
“Due to the significant amount of smoke in the area, local residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed.
“Loose embers were also reported, which is normal during large fires.
“Residents were advised to pour water onto them if they were concerned about loose embers on or near their properties, but if they did catch something alight, to call 999 immediately.”
A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade told the Lewisham Letter that an investigation into the June fire could not establish a cause.
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