Rotterdam Recycling Plant Fire Controlled and Maastunnel Reopened
News Context
At a glance
- The blaze, which ignited within a large waste pile, sent plumes of thick smoke across the city, forcing authorities to shut down the tunnel to protect public safety.
- Reports from NOS and NU confirmed that the resulting smoke nuisance was felt throughout the city as the waste pile burned.
- Firefighters worked deep into the night to combat the fire, focusing on fully suppressing the flames to prevent the waste pile from reigniting.
The blaze, which ignited within a large waste pile, sent plumes of thick smoke across the city, forcing authorities to shut down the tunnel to protect public safety.
Smoke plumes trigger tunnel closure
The closure was a precautionary measure.
Reports from NOS and NU confirmed that the resulting smoke nuisance was felt throughout the city as the waste pile burned.
Overnight battle to suppress the blaze
It was a long night for emergency crews. Firefighters worked deep into the night to combat the fire, focusing on fully suppressing the flames to prevent the waste pile from reigniting.
Restoring traffic flow to Rotterdam
Access was restored once the site stabilized. Both NOS and Hart van Nederland confirmed the Maastunnel reopened to the public after the fire was declared under control.