Catford Fire live updates as fire at ‘recycling centre’ sees massive billows of smoke

Traffic was partially blocked in both directions on Bromley Road, according to traffic analysis service Inrix. This meant traffic was slow in the area while firefighters attended. Google Maps traffic data shows there are delays in the area as well, but queues did not extend massively beyond the scene.

The fire is believed to be on Bromley Road in Catford, near Bellingham railway station. this was reported by posts on X, formerly Twitter, with users posting photos and videos of the scene pouring thick black smoke into the sky. Judging by photographs from the scene, the fire appears to have taken hold in an industrial area at the junction of Bromley Road, Bellingham Road and Randlesdown Road. The London Fire Brigade has yet to comment and confirm the fire.

Welcome to our live coverage of a fire at a recycling center in Catford. Here’s what we know so far:

• Images on social media show plumes of thick, dark smoke in an industrial-looking area on Bromley Road in Catford
• User X claims he heard loud bangs as he drove past the fire in his car
• MyLondon has contacted the London Fire Brigade for more information