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Friday, 30 March 2018 - 09:09

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Warehouse filled with classic cars destroyed in Limburg fire

A warehouse filled with vintage cars was destroyed in a fire in Kerkrade, Limburg on Friday morning. The fire department has the fire under control and is working on extinguishing it, AD reports.

The fire started around 5:30 a.m. in the warehouse on Wiebachstraat, near Parkstad Limburg Stadium. The cause of the fire is still unknown. No one was injured. The fire also spread to an adjacent tile store, but firefighters managed to save its showroom.

The fire department advises people to stay out of the smoke. The warehouse is located in an industrial area. Companies in the area are advised to keep their doors and windows closed and switch off the ventilation.

Firefighters found no sign of harmful substances released by the fire.

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