A fire erupted at the Autotaal Service Assen car repair shop on the Amerikaweg on Sunday evening, prompting a large emergency response.
First responders arrived at the scene around 9:45 p. m.
local time. The facility specializes in air conditioning, vehicle maintenance, and damage repair.
The fire department quickly scaled up its response, deploying multiple fire brigades and a drone to contain the blaze.
Crews from Assen, Smilde, and Vries worked together to bring the fire under control within thirty minutes, preventing it from escalating into a massive blaze.
Firefighters spent additional time locating the source of the fire and ensuring the danger had passed.
Emergency personnel entered the building while a technical crew checked the roof using an aerial platform, according to rtvdrenthe.
nl.
Authorities cordoned off the surrounding area due to heavy smoke development.
Ambulance personnel on the scene examined one individual for potential smoke inhalation, but no serious injuries were reported.
The facility itself suffered extensive smoke and water damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
