Residents complain of side-effects after waste fire

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Residents complain of side-effects after waste fire
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People nearby say they 'can't breathe' even with windows closed, and are suffering coughing fits.

LFB is telling people to keep windows and doors closed as the fire "is still producing smoke"

"I had an uncontrollable coughing fit walking outside last night and nearly vomited from it," she said. Dulwich and West Norwood MP Helen Hayes posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that she was "contacting the site's owners and fire brigade about residents' concerns that there appeared to be no fire alarms or sprinklers on the site, so close to many homes".LFB said the whole building was alight at the height of the blaze and had partially collapsed

Others report on social media that they haven't been able to sleep in their bedrooms, have had stinging eyes when outside, or have woken up with headaches and a tight feeling in their chest.

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