Work resumes at recycling centre hit by two fires
A Bermondsey recycling centre that has seen tow major fires this summer has seen work resume – though in a limited part of the site.
Lewisham Council have given an update after work resumed on 25th August.
Operated by SSSI Ltd, the council stated:
“The Environment Agency has confirmed to us that the building where the fire started is not being used. Although it has been confirmed as structurally safe, all operations in that building have stopped.
“SSSI Ltd is now operating only from a separate building on the site, and the company is operating at a reduced capacity under the waste permit conditions issued by the Environment Agency.
“Following the fires, SSSI Ltd has taken a number of steps to reduce the risk of future incidents. This includes installing additional fire prevention equipment, which is now in place on site, and working with the Environment Agency on site improvements and a longer-term plan. The Environment Agency is making regular inspections of the site.
“SSSI Ltd has also confirmed that mattresses will no longer be stored on site overnight. The Environment Agency and the Council will continue to monitor the situation and seek assurance that appropriate measures are in place to help prevent future fires and keep residents safe.”
Investigations continue on the cause of the latest fire though the June blaze is believed to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery.
