"Tonnes of recycled waste has caught fire at a recycling centre in south-west London causing a train line to be partially closed. Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze on Johnson Street, Southall, on Sunday afternoon, the London Fire Brigade said. Unverified videos posted on social media show huge plumes of smoke and tall flames seen above houses. About 15 tonnes of waste was alight."
"Due to smoke from the fire, the Great Western Main Line has been partially closed as a precaution whilst crews respond. National Rail said major disruption between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals and Reading is expected until 11pm. Firefighters were called to the scene at around 5.33pm. Crews from Southall, Hayes, Feltham and surrounding fire stations rushed to the incident. The cause of the fire is not yet known."
A recycling centre on Johnson Street in Southall, south-west London caught fire on Sunday afternoon, with about 15 tonnes of recycled waste alight. Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters from Southall, Hayes, Feltham and surrounding stations responded after crews were called at about 5.33pm. Unverified videos showed huge plumes of smoke and tall flames above houses. Smoke prompted a precautionary partial closure of the Great Western Main Line, with National Rail warning of major disruption between London Paddington, Heathrow Terminals and Reading until 11pm. The cause of the fire is unknown. A major incident was declared after suspected fireworks and cylinders were believed to be inside, and explosions were reported.
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