Brixton Waste Fire Sparks Smoke Alert | London News

Sixty firefighters are battling a massive blaze at a waste facility in Brixton, with 70 tons of trash engulfed in flames and thick smoke drifting across South London. The fire erupted Thursday evening, prompting eight fire engines and heavy machinery to tackle the blaze overnight. Residents are urged to close windows, avoid the area, and stay indoors as roads between Hinton Road and Loughborough Park are closed. No injuries reported so far, but the cause remains unknown. Fire crews and community teams are working to contain the fire and support affected locals — this is a long night with no end in sight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4cd74181583adeee