News · 8 June 2026

Bermondsey fire diverts Southeastern trains to Victoria, smoke visible across London

Bermondsey, London, is experiencing a big fire, leading to train travel chaos and thick smoke visible far and wide. The blaze, near New Cross and the railway, has forced Southeastern to divert services to London Victoria instead of London Bridge. Thick black smoke rises high over London, visible from Isle of Dogs on June 8, 2026.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 June 2026 at 18:12

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