At a recycling company in Westpoort, an industrial district in the port area of Amsterdam, a fierce fire is raging. The fire brigade is on the scene en masse, but is currently unable to prevent the smoke from spreading throughout the city.
The fire is said to have started in a scrap heap at the recycling company HKS Metals, but nothing is known about the cause. The fire brigade is on the scene in large numbers to extinguish the fire. No one is in danger, the spokesman said.
The Westpoort district includes part of the port of Amsterdam and is also known for the many companies that are located there. Theater Amsterdam is also located in the eastern part of the district. A haze of smoke can be seen all over the city. Anyone who lives or is located in Amsterdam also received an emergency message on their mobile phone.
