Recycling warehouse fire in Peckham SE London

The London Fire Brigade reported that Six fire engines and 35 firefighters and officers were called to a fire at a recycling warehouse on Ilderton Road in Peckham.

The single storey warehouse had a mezzanine floor, most of which was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

Station Manager Terry Gooding who was at the scene, said: “When we arrived there was lots of thick black smoke and flames were punching out of the window. Crews got water onto the fire very quickly and worked hard to successfully stop the fire from spreading across to the recycling plant.” To read more click here.

London Fire Risk Assessments advice to customers: At the moment the Fire incident is still under investigation so the cause is not yet known. The first thing all businesses should ensure is that the Fire Risk Assessment for the Building is up to date. If its not you need to contact us now on 01689 890879 and we will give you free advice and help you to arrange a Fire Safety Risk Assessment.