A fire broke out at a paper shredding yard in Erith, causing the destruction of approximately two tonnes of paper and a small part of machinery. The incident occurred on the morning of January 19, prompting a response from the London Fire Brigade.
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The fire was reported at around 9:27 am, and crews from Erith, Plumstead, and Wennington quickly arrived at the scene. A total of 25 firefighters and four fire engines were dispatched to tackle the blaze.