Grądy. Ostrów Mazowiecka. Fire at the landfill and car parts. The clouds of smoke were visible from afar

The fire broke out at the landfill near Ostrów Mazowiecka. The fire covered cars and parts for cars. A large smoke was created, which was visible from afar. Firefighters fought the fire.

On Thursday, May 15, around 17:50, in the town of Grądy, located in the commune of Małkinia Górna, a fire of the landfill took place.

“Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, a car fire and various types of parts for passenger vehicles, tires and plastics accumulated at the landfill. During the fire there was very high smoke and high temperature. The clouds of smoke were visible from several kilometers” – the Volunteer Fire Brigade described in the post in social media.

Fire of landfill and passenger vehicles

The fire was developing

Firefighters' activities in the first phase of the action consisted in serving water on burning waste. Due to the rapid development of the fire, subsequent forces and fire brigades were available.

“Fortunately, the fire was mastered in time by firefighters and the fire was not spreading to further flammable materials, including a significant amount of used tires, which were also stored in another part at the scene of the incident” – emphasized firefighters.

Six fire brigades took part in the activities.

Fire of the landfill near Ostrów Mazowiecka