Huge fire sees 10 tonnes of recycling waste alight in North Woolwich

Firefighters tackled a huge fire yesterday (Tuesday) at a scrap metal recycling plant in North Woolwich.

Firefighters were called to the fire at a scrap metal recycling plant on Factory Road at 4.23pm yesterday (September 26).

Around ten tonnes of recycling was on fire during the incident.

The Brigade's Control Office received 27 calls about the fire.

Firefighters remained at the scene for a few hours after as a small amount of recycling was still alight.

Residents in the area were advised to keep their doors and windows shut due to the heavy amount of smoke in the area.

The fire was under control by 7.34pm and was fully extinguished overnight.

There has been no injuries reported.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters from Plaistow, East Ham, Barking and other surrounding fire stations attended the scene.

The cause of the fire will be investigated.

A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a fire on Factory Road in North Woolwich.

“Firefighters are making steady progress tackling a large fire at a scrap metal recycling plant, where around ten tonnes of recycling was on fire. The Brigade's Control Office received 27 calls about the fire.

“Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours as a small amount of recycling remains alight.

“Residents in the area are advised to keep their doors and windows shut due to the heavy amount of smoke in the area.

“The Brigade was called at 1623 and the fire was under control by 1934.

“Fire crews from Plaistow, East Ham, Barking and other surrounding fire stations attended the scene.

“The cause of the fire will be investigated.”