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Fire engulfs Bermondsey waste centre

Fire engulfs Bermondsey waste centre
BBC News Wednesday 19 August 2026, 02:08 UTC 1 min read
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About 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze at a recycling centre on Landman Way.

About 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze at a recycling centre on Landman Way.
Bermondsey (LOCATION) Landman (PERSON)
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