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Greenwich factory warehouse fire Greenwich chemical plant hit by fire
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A huge fire has broken out at a factory warehouse in south-east London, sending smoke billowing over the city. A huge fire broke out at a chemical processing plant in south-east London, sending smoke billowing over the city.
A dozen fire crews are fighting the flames, which were spotted at 03:30 BST, at the factory in Peterboat Close, Greenwich, near the Blackwall Tunnel. A dozen fire crews fought the flames, which were spotted at 03:30 BST, at the factory in Peterboat Close, Greenwich, near the Blackwall Tunnel.
The fire brigade said it was still trying to find out what was in the warehouse which was on fire, describing the 80m-long building as "well alight". About half of the factory warehouse was alight when the fire was at its peak.
The flames were extinguished by about 06:50, a London Fire Brigade spokesman said.
Witnesses said they could hear sirens in the area.Witnesses said they could hear sirens in the area.
'Smelly fog' Rimvydas Ivoskis, from Greenwich, said: "The air siren woke me up and upon seeing huge smoke coming from behind neighbours' houses I went out to take photos."
Rimvydas Ivoskis, from Greenwich, said: "The air siren woke me up and upon seeing huge smoke coming from behind neighbours' houses I went out to take photos.
"The siren has been ringing for about two hours now, there seems to be less smoke coming from the factory."
A caller to BBC London said there was thick smoke on the Old Kent Road, a couple of miles to the west of the fire.A caller to BBC London said there was thick smoke on the Old Kent Road, a couple of miles to the west of the fire.
He said: "You can't see your hand in front of your face.He said: "You can't see your hand in front of your face.
"It is like a smelly fog.""It is like a smelly fog."
One lane has been closed on the Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach, leading to local delays. One lane was closed on the Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach, leading to delays.