Major fire outbreak destroys warehouse with trucks in Pingjum and triggers NL-Alert

A large fire raged in a warehouse in Pingjum, Friesland, on Sunday morning. Several trucks were in the warehouse, which measured 30 by 100 meters. The fire department received the first report around 5 a.m.

About two hours later, the fire was declared under control and extinguished just before 7 a.m., Omrop Fryslan reported. The warehouse was severely damaged by the fire and can no longer be used. According to the fire department, a mobile crane will "peel off" the warehouse so that the last fires can be extinguished.

As the fire released a lot of smoke, an NL-Alert was sent. Residents were advised to close windows and doors and not to turn on any ventilation. This warning has since been withdrawn.