Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackled a fire at a waste transfer station on Shakespeare Road in Herne Hill.
The whole of the building was alight and partially collapsed. There were no reports of any injuries.
Twelve gas cylinders were removed to safety as a precaution as some cylinders can explode when exposed to heat.
Station Commander Paul Sadler, who was at the scene, said: "Crews worked incredibly hard at the fire on Shakespeare Road. It was a protracted incident, with crews remaining at the scene throughout the night and into the morning.
"We know it was a warm night, but the fire was producing large amounts of smoke and those in the local area were urged to keep their windows and doors closed where possible whilst crews worked to bring it under control.
"People were asked to avoid the area due to road closures in place."
Two 32-metre turntable ladders were used as water towers at the scene to tackle the flames from height.
The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took 27 calls to the blaze.
The Brigade was called at 0209 and the fire was under control by 0702. Fire crews from Brixton, Clapham, West Norwood, Peckham and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Негізгі бет 8/9/23 15 Fire Engine Attendance-Waste Transfer Unit🔥Partial Building Collapse. Shakespeare Rd SE24
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