Fireball over London disrupts travel at Heathrow

A significant fire erupted at a recycling centre on Johnson Street, Southall, consuming around 15 tonnes of mixed recycling. Approximately 60 firefighters and eight fire engines battled the blaze for three hours, with a large fireball visible from miles away. The incident caused major disruptions to Elizabeth Line services and closed the Great Western Main Line as a precaution. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with firefighting efforts concluding by 8:35 PM.