A15 closed in both directions due to major fire in a building in Alblasserdam

A fire broke out in a catering company in Alblasserdam in Zuid-Holland On Sunday. Footage shows flames coming out of the building on the Van Hennaertweg. A lot of black smoke is released.

The fire department reports that the fire is raging on the roof of a large warehouse. Firefighters are using an aerial rescue platform to try to extinguish the fire. Several units have been deployed.

There are numerous solar panels on the roof, which appear to have been newly installed. The affected company, Bon Bon catering & events, reported earlier on Sunday, before the fire broke out , that the more than 460 solar panels would be put into use on Monday.

Smoke is drifting across the A15 highway. The ANWB and Rijkswaterstaat report that the highway is therefore closed in both directions.