A huge fire has broken out at a reycling centre in London.London Fire Brigade has sent 100 firefighters to deal with the blaze, which has sent a plume of black smoke into the sky.The brigade was first called to the fire at 5.32pm.The blaze has also resutled in disruption for train services in the area with services diverted and cancelled. In a statement, London Fire Brigade said: “Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are tackling a fire at a recycling centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey.“Due to the significant amount of smoke in the area, local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed.”Crews use 32-metre turntable ladders to extinguish flamesFire crews are using two 32-metre turntable ladders as water towers to help extinguish the flames in Bermondsey this evening.In a post on X, the London Fire Brigade wrote: “Firefighters are working hard to tackle this fire at a recycling centre in #Bermondsey. “Two of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders are being used as water towers to help extinguish the fire from above.”Nicole Wootton-Cane8 June 2026 19:45Thameslink also reports disruption caused by fireThameslink said that all lines between London Bridge and Dartford were blocked due to the fire, advising people to leave an extra 30 minutes to complete their journeys.Tickets can be used at no extra cost on alternative Thameslink services via Dartford or Bromley South and Southeastern services between Rainham and London Bridge, they said.James Reynolds8 June 2026 19:27In pictures: Fire as seen from South East LondonA photograph of the fire as seen from Bermondsey on Monday (Supplied)Smoke and flames from the site of a major fire in London, as seen from a train from London Bridge (Annabel Lawrence )James Reynolds8 June 2026 19:17James Reynolds8 June 2026 19:16Fire affecting recycling centre in SE LondonLondon Fire Brigade says that a fire is affecting a recycling centre in Bermondsey.First reports came through just after 5.30pm UK time.More than 100 firefighters are on the scene, they say.James Reynolds8 June 2026 19:15