Overview

• Fire broke out at a recycling plant in Mannheim’s oil port on Wednesday afternoon when compressed paper bales ignited.
• A meter-high plume of smoke rose over the site and drifted toward adjacent neighborhoods.
• Investigators are probing why the compressed paper cubes ignited, with the cause of the fire still undetermined.
• Fire services from professional and volunteer brigades continue to battle the blaze, with operations expected to last into Thursday morning.
• Authorities reported no injuries, estimated damages at about €100,000 and used Katwarn and NINA apps to advise residents to seal windows and doors.