Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a fire at a refuse transfer station on Townmead Road in Richmond upon Thames.
Firefighters tackled a fire at a refuse transfer station where around 100 tonnes of household waste inside an open fronted warehouse was alight. There were no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade's Control Office took 17 calls about the fire.
Firefighters remained at the scene throughout the night to dampen down the area.
Residents in the area were advised to keep their windows and doors shut due to the smoke.
The Brigade was called at 2043 and the fire was under control by 2324. Fire crews from Richmond, Heston, Chiswick, Hammersmith. Wandsworth and other surrounding fire stations attended the scene.
The fire is believed to have been accidental, but the exact cause has been recorded as undetermined.