Crews tackle fire at recycling centre

Firefighters are tackling a blaze involving about 50 tonnes of mixed waste at a recycling centre in south London.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) was called to the Reuse and Recycling Centre on Devon Street in Southwark at about 12:30 GMT.

Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters from New Cross, Old Kent Road, Peckham and Deptford fire stations are at the scene.

There are currently no reports of any injuries, the LFB said.

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