NL-Alert issued for major fire at landfill in Groningen | Inland

It is not yet known what exactly is on fire. An NL-alert has now been issued for the Groningen/Garmerwolde/Meerstad and Hoogezand area. People affected by the smoke are advised to go inside and close doors and windows.

Several fire vehicles try to extinguish the fire. The fire service has been able to prevent the fire from spreading further, a spokesperson said. He could not yet comment on the extent of the incident. The cause of the fire is also not yet clear.

The fire releases a lot of smoke, which causes nuisance, especially in the Meerstad district.

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