Large Fire at Rotterdam Recycling Plant Causes Citywide Smoke

A large overnight fire at a recycling plant in Rotterdam-Zuid sent thick smoke across the city, leading to the closure of the Maastunnel. Emergency services responded to contain the blaze.

8 Aug, 08:02 — 8 Aug, 08:02

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Video: Overnight fire at Rotterdam-Zuid recycling plant sends thick smoke across city

A major fire at a recycling company in Rotterdam-Zuid raged through the night after breaking out Friday evening.

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nos7 Aug, 20:29First to report

Grote brand bij recyclingbedrijf in Rotterdam, Maastunnel afgesloten

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Large Fire at Rotterdam Recycling Plant Causes Citywide Smoke

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Video: Overnight fire at Rotterdam-Zuid recycling plant sends thick smoke across city

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Grote brand bij recyclingbedrijf in Rotterdam, Maastunnel afgesloten

Video: Overnight fire at Rotterdam-Zuid recycling plant sends thick smoke across city

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