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Fire at Deinze Oil Factory Quickly Contained; Production Continues

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A fire broke out at the Van Damme oil factory in Deinze, Belgium, but was quickly brought under control by the fire department.
  • The fire originated in a transport line, and authorities issued a temporary warning for residents to close windows and doors, which was later withdrawn.
  • The company confirmed that production can continue as normal, with no additional damage reported.

Firefighters quickly contained a blaze at the Van Damme oil factory in Deinze, Belgium, allowing production to resume without interruption. The fire, which started in a transport line, prompted an immediate response from Brandweerzone Centrum, with two fire engines dispatched to the scene.

Authorities issued a brief warning to nearby residents, advising them to keep windows and doors closed as a precautionary measure against potential smoke. However, this warning was quickly retracted. Mayor Rutger De Reu confirmed that there was no danger from harmful smoke and that the incident caused no further damage to the company's facilities.

The fire originated in a transport line.

— Fire DepartmentOfficial statement regarding the cause of the fire at the Van Damme oil factory.

The swift action by the fire department ensured that the operational impact on the Van Damme oil factory was minimal. Production activities were able to continue as scheduled following the resolution of the incident.

This incident highlights the effectiveness of the local emergency services in managing industrial fires, ensuring both public safety and the continuity of business operations.

There was no danger from harmful smoke.

— Rutger De ReuMayor of Deinze confirming public safety after the fire was controlled.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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