Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire on an industrial estate.
The large blaze can be seen from Kent, including drivers on the Dartford Crossing, with some of the county’s fire officers being called in to help.
One person said they could see black smoke coming from behind the QEII bridge.
An emergency response is underway at the site in Landau Way, Erith, after it was reported at around 10.50am.
The London Fire Brigade said crews are expected to stay at the site for the remainder of the day.
A spokesman added: “A large amount of scrap metal at a scrapyard is alight. Firefighters are expected to remain on scene throughout the day working to extinguish the fire.
“A significant amount of smoke is being produced as a result of the fire, and people in the area are advised to keep their windows and doors closed at this time.”
As of 1pm, a large amount of scrap metal at a scrapyard remains alight.
A significant amount of smoke is being produced as a result of the fire and people in the area are advised to keep their windows and doors closed at this time.
A water relay system has been implemented as part of firefighting operations. Appliances are stationed between the incident site and the nearest water hydrant, and then connected together by hose. This is allowing crews to pump a constant supply of water to the scene of the fire.
Crews from Erith, Bexley, Plumstead and surrounding fire stations have been called to the scene.
