Overview

• A substantial fire broke out at a waste disposal facility in Trier’s industrial harbor, engulfing a large outdoor scrap metal pile.
• Approximately 50–60 firefighters are actively working to control the blaze, with operations expected to last several more hours.
• Residents in the surrounding area have been advised through alert apps to close windows and doors due to significant smoke development.
• The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage remain unclear, pending an investigation by police specialists once the fire is extinguished.
• Due to the outdoor storage of the scrap metal, significant structural damage to buildings is not anticipated.