Boat used to fight scrap metal yard fire
London Fire BrigadeA 32-metre turntable ladder and boat to pump water from the Thames, was used to tackle a fire at a scrap metal yard in south-east London.
About 80 firefighters and 12 engines were called to the site in Manor Road, Erith, in the early hours of Saturday.
Around 400 tonnes of scrap metal have been affected by the blaze, which was brought under control by 11:30 GMT.
Residents had previously been asked to keep their windows and doors shut due to the smoke but this warning has now been lifted.
"Crews worked hard throughout the morning to bring the fire at a scrap metal recycling yard under control," deputy assistant commissioner Richard Arnold, of the London Fire Brigade, said.
He added: "One of the brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders was used at the scene as a water tower to tackle flames from height and a fire boat was used to pump water from the Thames.
"Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours to ensure any remaining fire is extinguished."
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
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