Around 100 firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at a Lewisham Council’s recycling centre in Bermondsey.
A huge plume of smoke has been seen billowing across the London skyline for hours.
The blaze is causing major disruption to Southeastern and Thameslink trains to and from London Bridge with disruption expected until the end of the day.
The LFB said it took the first of multiple calls at 5.32pm on Monday and have sent 15 fire engines from surrounding fire stations to the scene.
Due to the significant amount of smoke in the area, local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed.
Scroll down for the latest updates.
Coverage ends
Monday 8 June 2026 23:14 , Matt Watts
We are bringing our live coverage of the Bermondesy fire to an end for the day.
Read our article on the blaze below.
Please return to Standard.co.uk on Tuesday for the latest coverage.
Huge blaze sparks rail chaos as plume of smoke billows across London
Rail disruption to continue until end of day
Monday 8 June 2026 22:40 , Matt Watts
National Rail has said the major disruption from the fire is now expected to continue until the end of the day.
Southeastern and ThamesLink trains going to or through London Bridge may be cancelled or diverted to different stations, or run only part of the normal route.
Passengers planning to travel from London Bridge on Monday evening are advised to find an alternative route.
Passengers are also advised to avoid London Charing Cross.
Crowds watch fire
Monday 8 June 2026 21:27 , Matt Watts
More footage shared online has shown a group of people standing and watching the fire burning.
The people can be seen watching and filming the blaze from closeby as a huge plume of smoke billows from the fire.
Everyone and their grandmother has come out to watch the waste management building fire in Southwest London pic.twitter.com/KSLCVc5Go6
— TW!?K (@imcxllumbtw) June 8, 2026
Video shows how close fire is burning to rail lines
Monday 8 June 2026 21:25 , Matt Watts
A video has shown how close the fire is burning to rail lines.
As we have been reporting this evening multiple lines are blocked as a result of the fire and there is severe disruption on Thameslink and Southeastern trains through London Bridge.
The disruption is expected to continue until at least 10.30pm.
Apologies to customers on @Se_Railway affected by this fire adjacent to the railway.
— Steve White (@SteveWhiteRail) June 8, 2026
We are running trains on those lines where we are able to do so.
We are working with the emergency services to get everyone home safely today 👇 https://t.co/crvXQqtQTO
Photo shows smoke drifting across skyline at sunset
Monday 8 June 2026 21:10 , Matt Watts
The Standard has been sent a photo that shows smoke from the fire still drifting across the London skyline at sunset.
The London Fire Brigade has said the fire could be a protracted incident with scenes remaining on the scene until the morning.
The LFB are yet to say the fire is under control.
Warning to residents about 'loose embers' causing other fires
Monday 8 June 2026 20:58 , Matt Watts
A London Fire Brigade commander has warned loose embers from the Bermondsey fire have been reported that could land on or near properties in the area.
Station Commander Wayne Bloomfield said people should pour water on them, but if they catch something alight, people should call 999.
Mr Bloomfield, who is attending the scene of the fire, said: "Firefighters are working hard to extinguish a large amount of refuse at a recycling centre.
"Due to the significant amount of smoke in the area, local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed.
"Loose embers have also been reported, which is normal during large fires. Residents are advised to pour water onto them if they are concerned about loose embers on or near their properties, but if they do catch something alight, don't hesitate to call 999.
"This is likely to be a protracted incident, with crews remaining on scene into the morning."
Major rail disruption expected until 10.30pm
Monday 8 June 2026 20:09 , Matt Watts
National Rail has said that major disruption on rail services to and from London Bridge is now expected until 10.30pm.
Passengers can expect trains to be cancelled, and services revised, delayed or diverted due to the blaze.
In its latest information it says the following rail services are being affected:
Southeastern between Ramsgate / Dover Priory / Canterbury West / Faversham / Ashford International / Hastings / Maidstone East / Gravesend / Tunbridge Wells / Dartford / Sevenoaks / Orpington / Hayes (Kent) and London Charing Cross, and between Ramsgate / Dover Priory / Ashford International / Rochester / Hastings / Dartford / Orpington and London Cannon Street.
Thameslink between Bedford and Brighton / East Grinstead / Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges, and between Brighton and Cambridge, and between East Grinstead and London Bridge / West Hampstead Thameslink, and between Horsham and London Bridge / Peterborough, and between Rainham (Kent) / Gillingham (Kent) and Kentish Town, and between Rainham (Kent) / Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges and Luton, and between Rainham (Kent) and West Hampstead Thameslink, and between Three Bridges and Luton.
Footage shows thick plume of smoke coming from blaze
Monday 8 June 2026 19:42 , Matt Watts
A video filmed by the Standard has shown the smoke billowing from the fire in Bermondsey.
Firefighters are battling to bring the blaze at a recycling centre under control.
This video shows a huge plume of smoke is still continuing to rise from the fire.
LFB share dramatic picture from the scene as residents warned to close windows
Monday 8 June 2026 19:25 , Matt Watts
Residents in the vicinity of the recycling centre have been told to close their doors and windows amid the thick smoke that is billowing from the fire.
Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are still tackling fire at a recycling centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey.
Turntable ladders are being used as water towers to help extinguish the fire from above.
London Fire Brigade have just showed a picture from the scene showing firefighters battling the blaze.
Firefighters are working hard to tackle this fire at a recycling centre in #Bermondsey.
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) June 8, 2026
Two of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders are being used as water towers to help extinguish the fire from above.
More information - https://t.co/pthO0wOAgq https://t.co/sNlignRff1 pic.twitter.com/A0ZB1PgFOj
'Really hope everyone is safe': Smoke visible from across the Thames
Monday 8 June 2026 19:11 , Matt Watts
These pictures shared online show how the fire is visible from across the Thames.
Huge fire in Bermondsey, smoke visible from across the Thames. Really hope everyone is safe pic.twitter.com/zLbaexDfGs
— Penny Sims (@pennysims) June 8, 2026
Major disruption to trains at London Bridge
Monday 8 June 2026 19:08 , Matt Watts
Major disruption is expected on trains at London Bridge until at least 8.45pm as a result of the blaze.
National Rail said the fire meant some lines are blocked.
As a result, trains running to / from / through London Bridge may be cancelled, revised or diverted.
Southeastern trains are being diverted to London Victoria or may be revised or cancelled. Hasting line services will start / terminate at Tonbridge.
No trains can run between London Bridge and Dartford until further notice.
Thameslink trains are also affected.
Footage shows smoke billowing across London skyline
Monday 8 June 2026 18:56 , Matt Watts
Footage shared online has shown the scale of the blaze.
Smoke is seen billowing from the recycling centre and has been seen across the skyline in central London.
A recycling centre in Bermondsey on Fire pic.twitter.com/X1MuzZQjxT
— London & UK Street News (@CrimeLdn) June 8, 2026
Huge fire in Bermondsey
Monday 8 June 2026 18:53 , Matt Watts
Good evening and welcome to our coverage of a huge fire in Bermondsey.
Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are tackling a fire at a recycling centre on Landmann Way.
The smoke can be seen drifting across the London skyline and is causing major disruption to trains to and from London Bridge.
