A large fire broke out at a food industry company in the Brieltjenspolder industrial estate in Made on Wednesday morning, leading to precautionary evacuations of nearby businesses.
Emergency services initially feared a container might explode, prompting an upgraded response. Multiple firetrucks were deployed to combat the fast-spreading flames.
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The fire was brought under control around 10:15 a. m.
and completely extinguished by noon, according to a fire brigade spokesperson.
Officials confirmed the container held plastic waste, not hazardous materials. A tanker truck carrying animal products also caught fire next to the container.
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Several 1,000-liter drums, whose contents remain unknown, were completely destroyed.
An environmental hazardous materials advisor is investigating potential ecological impacts. Authorities are assessing whether neighboring workers can safely return to their offices.
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Heavy black smoke was visible from Waalwijk and Rijen, drifting across the A59 highway toward Oosterhout. Authorities determined that closing the highway was unnecessary.
