The large fire that broke out at the former BASF site Hemelrijk in Boxtel is under control. The fire was discovered under a shed shortly after 9am on New Year’s Eve. Emergency services responded en masse to put out the fire. The fire was put out again around 11 am. According to the municipality, as far as is known, no harmful substances were released.
Many plastics were stored under the roof. This caused a lot of smoke to be released. Since chemicals had been used before, a big alarm was raised. BASF produced and traded raw materials there. Two years ago the site was sold to a private investor.
NL notice sent
The Region Security immediately warned residents in the area to close windows and doors due to the smoke. At about a quarter to ten, an NL alert was also sent to people in the area. It also warned to turn off ventilation systems.
“The flames were brought under control fairly quickly,” reports our 112 correspondent. Nothing is officially known about the cause. “Remains of fireworks of all types were found in the area.”
Bodies from all over the region
The emergency services immediately raised the alarm. Bodies were called in from all over the area. Firefighters were called from Vught, Boxtel, Liempde, Den Bosch, Best, Vlijmen and Eindhoven, among others. Measurement teams have also been deployed. It took firefighters a long time to put out the fire.
2023-12-31 21:12:32
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