Scores of firefighters tackle major blaze at south London recycling centre

Fifteen fire engines and approximately 100 firefighters responded to a significant fire at a recycling center on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, south London, on Monday evening. Fire control officers received the initial call shortly after 5:30 PM. The blaze generated substantial plumes of smoke visible across the city and caused disruptions to train services in the vicinity. The incident required a large-scale emergency response to control the fire and mitigate its impact on the surrounding area and transportation networks. The exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage to the recycling center were not immediately available, but the response indicated a serious incident requiring extensive resources.