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Harburg harbor experiences a metal scrap fire.

Since early Thursday morning, a massive heap of scrap metal has been ablaze in Hamburg-Harburg's 2nd Hafenstraße. The fire department estimates that around 60 tons of metal are burning and approximately 70 firefighters are at the scene attempting to extinguish the flames.

SymClub
May 23, 2024
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A huge cloud of smoke drifts over Hamburg
A huge cloud of smoke drifts over Hamburg

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Smoke cloud warning issued by fire authorities. - Harburg harbor experiences a metal scrap fire.

Hamburg - There's been a scorching heap of junk metal ablaze in Harburg harbor since early morning. The fire brigade issued a warning about the towering column of smoke through popular apps!

Firefighters have been dumping countless liters of water onto the inferno, with a fireboat playing a part, too. Around 5 AM, residents were alerted to the looming threat of the smoke haze via Nina and Katwarn alerts: "Choking smoke from a burning assembly could be hazardous in the Hamburg-Heimfeld district. The smoke cloud is sloping towards the northeast. The following regions are at risk: Heimfeld, Harburg, and Wilhelmsburg."

The firefighting efforts are still underway. More details later on Bild.

60 tons of scrap metal on fire in the port

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