There was a fire in an industrial zone in Lenzburg AG. The column of smoke was visible for miles. Alertswiss recommends driving around the area.
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- A major fire has broken out in an industrial zone near Lenzburg AG.
- Alertswiss has warned against inhaling the smoke and recommends avoiding the area. Residents should keep windows and doors closed.
- The fire department has extinguished the fire. There were no injuries.
A fire broke out in an industrial zone near Lenzburg AG at 8 a.m. on Thursday. The fire raged at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, a plastics processing company, as reported by the "Aargauer Zeitung".
The fire alarm was triggered during repair work on a press, whereupon all employees left the building, according to the "Aargauer Zeitung". It is not clear how hazardous the smoke and the escaping substances are to health. The police have ordered all persons away who do not have to be on site.
So far, the emergency services are not aware of any injuries. No one is missing either. According to a spokesperson for the Aargau cantonal police, there was no major danger to the population.
Alertswiss is also reporting heavy smoke. Residents should keep windows and doors closed and switch off air conditioning systems. Anyone traveling in the area should drive around the area.