Large-scale fire erupts at Menen waste facility in early morning hours. Firefighters from Geluwe station rush to assist using advanced water pump technology.
Arriving teams discover intense flames and heat threatening adjacent buildings and warehouse.
Both Westhoek and Fluvia crews coordinate efforts, preventing fire from spreading further. Fire persists throughout the day, teams determined to extinguish lingering waste pile flames.
Firefighting operations conclude by late afternoon, responders safely return to their station. Brandweer Westhoek expresses gratitude to Fluvia crews for successful cooperation and coordination.