A second fire has hit Smuggler's Way in a week.

According to one firefighter from Brent station, 300 tonnes of rubbish and recycling is on fire at the waste facility. 

Wandsworth Times:

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Crews from Wandsworth, Fulham, Tooting, Clapham, Chelsea, Kensington and Wimbledon fire stations have been called to attend the waste facility in Battersea.

The LFB has now said 12 engines are at the scene. 

There are now 80 firefighters at the facility. 

The brigade was called at 3.30pm.

Residents are advised to close their windows.

Police are also assisting at the scene and have advised people avoid the area.

Station Manager Darren Levett who is at the scene said: "The fire is very visible and is producing a lot of smoke which can be seen for miles around. Crews are working hard to contain it and as a precaution we are advising people to keep their doors and windows closed ."

This is the second fire in just five days, as the brigade tackled a blaze there on Thursday evening.