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Big fire broke out in Offenbach
The fire brigade is in action in Offenbach with a large contingent (symbol image). photo
© Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa
The fire brigade is in action with a large contingent. Several explosions could be heard. The column of smoke can even be seen in neighboring Frankfurt.
In a recycling company in southern Hesse A major fire broke out in Offenbach on Sunday evening. It is still unclear whether there are injuries, said a spokesman for the city of Offenbach.
Several smaller explosions could be heard, he reported. A column of smoke can now be seen from miles away, including in neighboring Frankfurt. The fire brigade was in action with a large contingent. The recycling company works with batteries, among other things, he said.
A police spokesman said residents in Offenbach were asked to keep windows and doors closed.
Long-distance traffic on the ICE route to Frankfurt and regional traffic were discontinued.