Fire crews called to Crayford recyling centre after 20 tonnes of waste caught fire

By: Sean McPolin smcpolin@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 17:02, 13 August 2020

Updated: 19:26, 13 August 2020

Fire crews were called to a recycling centre last night after 20 tonnes of waste caught fire.

Around 25 firefighters were sent to site in Thames Road, Crayford, just before 9pm after plumes of heavy dark smoke were seen.

25 fire fighters from Kent and London tackled the blaze in Thames Road, Crayford. Picture: Stock

The blaze prompted nine people to call 999 after hearing and explosion and seeing the flames.

Crews from Kent Fire and Rescue Service were joined by others from Erith and Sidcup to tackle the fire, which was under control by 10.40pm.

No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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