Fire at Willebroek Waste Plant Nearly Extinguished

In Willebroek, a fire broke out at waste processing company Indaver. A large dark plume of smoke hangs near the industrial estate on the border between Puurs-Sint-Amands and Boom, which can be seen as far away as Antwerp, Mechelen and Steenhuffel.

Fire at Willebroek waste plant nearly extinguished

Willebroek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A massive fire at Indaver’s waste facility in Willebroek is nearly out after 600 tons of pressed PMD waste burned, prompting major emergency response efforts. A fire broke out in 600 tons of crushed PMD … Read more Continue reading Fire at Willebroek waste plant nearly extinguished at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.

In Willebroek, a fire broke out on Thursday evening at waste processing company Indaver. This was confirmed by the local police zone Rivierenland. No injuries were reported, but the fire caused a pitch-black plume of smoke that could be seen far and wide.