In Chemnitz-Bernsdorf, the warehouse of a recycling and container service caught fire on Monday afternoon, prompting up to 100 emergency personnel to respond to extinguish the blaze.
In Chemnitz-Bernsdorf, the warehouse of a recycling and container service has been on fire since Monday afternoon. As confirmed by the Chemnitz police, initial information indicates that the fire broke out in a shredding facility. The blaze was visible from far away due to the heavy smoke development, as reported by the fire department.
Warning to residents and evacuation
Residents were alerted via the warning app NINA to keep all windows and doors closed and to switch off ventilation systems due to the heavy smoke. An evacuation of the company directly affected by the fire, on the other hand, was not necessary. A neighboring business was evacuated as a precaution due to the heavy smoke development.