Overview

• An automatic alarm triggered an evacuation during night operations at the chocolate-processing site.
• The fire originated in the production area where cocoa beans ignited during roasting.
• Dense smoke accumulated inside the building, while residents chiefly noticed a chocolate-like odor in the city center.
• Firefighters brought the incident under control in just under an hour with 36 personnel deployed.
• No injuries were reported, and the fire department noted prior incidents at the plant, including three in 2023 despite preventive measures.