Edmonton fire tears through 500 tonnes of waste, shutting down roads

13 June 2024 , 07:48

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The fire in Edmonton broke out at around 3.30am

Members of the public have been told to keep their doors and windows closed after a major fire broke out at a recycling centre in Edmonton, London, overnight

At least 500 tonnes of waste have gone up in flames at a recycling entre, as people were warned to keep doors and windows shut.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to fight the blaze at the centre on Nobel Road, Edmonton at around 3.30am this morning. Several crews from North London, including Edmonton, Enfield, Chingford, and surrounding fire stations are at the scene. 

It is believed around 500 tonnes of waste went up in flames. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

A spokesman for London Fire Brigade said: "Approximately 500 tonnes of mixed waste, located in a single-storey enclosed bay, is currently alight. Residents in the local area are advised to keep doors and windows shut as crews respond. This is due to the amount of smoke being produced.

Crews are continuing to fight the blaze in London

"Firefighters are using one of the Brigade’s 32m Ladders to attack the fire from above. The Brigade’s drone team has also been deployed to the incident, offering the Incident Commander an aerial view of the scene.

"Nobel Road is closed between Thornton Road and Kynoch Road, with traffic along the A1055 is likely to be impacted as we respond. 

"The Brigade was first called about the incident at 0333, and crews from Edmonton, Enfield, Chingford, and surrounding fire stations are at the scene. The cause of the fire is not yet known."

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are responding to a fire at a waste facility on Nobel Road, #Edmonton.

Residents in the local area are advised to keep doors and windows closed as crews respond.

More information about this incident https://t.co/zK1M5Y1WHw pic.twitter.com/mkSw4UIQn3

— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) June 13, 2024

In an update, they added: "Firefighters are continuing to make progress at the Edmonton fire. One of the Brigade’s 32m ladders has been deployed to attack the fire from above, and our Drone Team is being used to monitor the incident." 

One witness said they could see the smoke from the fire from their home, around eight miles away.

Elizabeth Baker