Over 200 firefighters battle large fire at German scrap metal yard
Over 200 firefighters are battling a massive blaze at a scrap metal yard near Oldenburg, Germany, that has been raging since Friday night. The fire spread quickly, and officials expect firefighting efforts to continue into the afternoon, with residents advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
- Europe
- DPA
- Published Date: 09:55 | 17 May 2025
More than 200 firefighters have been battling a large fire at a scrap metal yard near Oldenburg in north-western Germany since Friday night, officials said on Saturday.
The fire spread rapidly and was out of control, the fire department said, with officials expecting fire suppression operations to continue into the afternoon.
Residents in the area were urged to keep windows and doors closed to avoid smoke inhalation.
The heat generated among numerous cars and other materials caused additional waste to ignite, complicating firefighting efforts, a fire department spokesman said.
The cause of the fire remains unknown.