Un incendie s’est déclaré en milieu d’après-midi, ce vendredi 3 février 2023 dans une usine à Bazeilles près de Sedan (Ardennes). L’entreprise emploie 16 salariés. Il n’y a pas de victimes. Des pompiers spécialistes dans les risques chimiques étaient sur place pour effectuer des mesures de toxicité.

The entire building was destroyed.

Ardennes Fire Chief Colonel Jérémy Pierlot confirmed that “a large-scale operation is underway. The fire covers the entire surface area of ​​the company, 1,600 square meters. Four hoses and 19 vehicles are in operation. A specialized chemical risk brigade has also arrived. They will assess the situation and evaluate the risks.”

“It’s meticulous and dangerous work,” he added. “It requires a lot of water because we’re having difficulties; there are many flames, it’s intense, and it’s very hot. The risks are significant; there are many products with high calorific value and therefore high flammability inside.”  Continue reading…