Nearly 60 firefighters battle a fierce blaze near Caledonian Road, with eight fire engines deployed to tackle the flames.

Mechanical Digger and Mountains of Waste Ablaze

The fire erupted inside an indoor recycling plant, swallowing a mechanical digger and a massive mound of domestic rubbish in towering flames.

Caledonian Road Chaos: Motorists Face Major Delays

Drivers are stuck in heavy traffic around the Caledonian Road and College Road junction. Authorities warn everyone to avoid the area to ease severe congestion.

Firefighters Launch Rapid Response

The London Fire Brigade was alerted at 9:30 am. Crews from Holloway, Islington, Kentish Town, Euston, and nearby stations rushed in. A 32-metre turntable ladder from Soho Fire Station is being used to battle the blaze.

Fire Cause Still a Mystery

Investigation teams are on site searching for clues, but the fire’s cause remains unknown.

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