Residents warned to stay inside as 70 firefighters tackle recycling centre blaze

Residents have been told to stay indoors as 70 firefighters tackle a large blaze at a recycling centre.

Emergency services were called to Edmonton, north London, at 3.33 on Thursday morning.

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) sent 10 fire engines to the scene after 500 tons of rubbish went up in flames.

Residents in the surrounding area have been told to stay indoors and to keep their windows shut because of the smoke.

Footage of the fire posted on social media shows black plumes billowing from the waste recycling centre on Nobel Road.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

An LFB spokesman said: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are responding to a fire at a waste recycling centre on Nobel Road, Edmonton.

“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.”

The spokesman added that firefighters are using 35yd ladders as well as drones to attack the fire from above.

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

“The Brigade was first called about the incident at 3.33am, and crews from Edmonton, Enfield, Chingford, and surrounding fire stations are at the scene.”