People in Venray can also suffer from stench and smoke on Saturday due to the large fire at a recycling company on the Metaalweg.
That fire in a 2,500 square meter hall full of waste broke out around 7:45 PM on Friday evening.
Water
The flames quickly spread, after which the fire service declared a major alarm. Thick clouds of smoke were also released. The fire service was able to prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings on the business park. In order to fight the fire, the fire brigade also had to supply fire water from elsewhere with transport vehicles.
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Tools
The extinguishing continued throughout the night. After the fire was brought under control, the fire brigade started to empty the shed with heavy tools. The smoldering remains are then completely extinguished outside. This work will take a long time, according to the fire service.
McDonald’s
A McDonalds restaurant nearby was evacuated Friday night due to the fire and smoke. Guests and staff of a nearby horel were also told to keep windows and doors closed.
no victims
Measurements by the fire brigade have shown that no dangerous amounts of unhealthy substances are present in the smoke. So there was no danger to local residents and other people in the vicinity. No one was injured in the fire.