Large fire on military site in Dongen, fire is under control

On the Kanaalstraat in Dongen, a fire broke out around three o’clock on Friday afternoon in a detached building on a military site. The fire brigade scaled up to a large fire. The plume of smoke could be seen for miles around. At around 4 a.m., the fire brigade gave the signal to control the fire.

Written by

Ron Vorstermans

The black smoke from the fire on the Kanaalstraat fell on the Kanaaldijk. The fire service advises residents affected by the smoke to keep windows and doors closed. The fire brigade obtained fire water from the nearby canal.

The fire brigade was on site with several vehicles to fight the fire. The fire brigade drew water from the nearby canal to extinguish the fire. Local residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Photo: Marcel van Dorst/SQ Vision
Photo: Marcel van Dorst/SQ Vision

Clouds of smoke over Dongen.
Clouds of smoke over Dongen.

Fire on the Defense site in Dongen.
Fire on the Defense site in Dongen.

Cloud of smoke can be seen far and wide.
Cloud of smoke can be seen far and wide.

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