Netherlands: Officials responding to a fire in Roosendaal, Dec. 28

Event

Emergency crews are responding to a fire in Roosendaal, Dec. 28. The fire is impacting a building along Rechtzaad in the Borchwerf industrial estate. Part of Westelijke Havendijk is closed. Surrounding buildings have been evacuated. The cause of the fire is not known.

Authorities will probably maintain increased security in the area; roadblocks are likely to facilitate the ongoing response. Localized transport disruptions are likely to continue through at least the early afternoon of Dec. 28. Operations at nearby facilities may be interrupted. Lingering disruptions will likely continue once emergency responders extinguish the fire, as investigators inspect the incident.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Allow additional time to reach destinations in the affected area through at least the early afternoon of Dec. 28. Consider remaining indoors if affected by heavy smoke, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.