A major fire at a waste recycling facility in Southwark has led to the evacuation of around 100 people, with fire crews on-site working to control the blaze.
Incident Commander Tom Ronan stated that firefighters are dealing with 'deep-seated pockets of fire within a pile of waste' and emphasized a continued effort to fully extinguish the fire.
Nearby residents have been advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke, underscoring the potential health risks from the ongoing fire.
Six fire engines and approximately 40 firefighters are currently managing the situation, indicating the scale of emergency response to this incident.
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