Two streets of Nunspeet cleared for toxic smoke

Two streets of Nunspeet, near a burned building, are evacuated. The smoke that has formed is harmful during long-term exposure. Toxic substances were released during the fire. In any case, residents can not come back until midnight.

Dozens of people have complained to the municipality about eye and respiratory complaints.

120 houses

120 houses in Mackaystraat and Uitleg that were cleared. In total, this concerns about three hundred inhabitants. For those who can not go anywhere, there is a shelter in the De Brake gym on the Oosteinderweg. There are vans ready to bring evacuees there. In the gym, it is still calm, reports the Red Cross

3000 bicycles and 6000 batteries

The fire is raging in a Stella Fietsen store, for 3000 bikes with battery and 6000 batteries. These are affected by fire and cause harmful substances in the smoke, which can irritate the mucous membranes. It is not yet clear what harmful substances are involved. According to firefighters, short-term exposure to smoke is not harmful, but prolonged. In addition, batteries can explode. That is why it was decided to evacuate people

The development of less smoke

Shortly after 22:00 the municipality reported that the development of smoke is "considerably less." The fire has been under control for a few hours. The mayor has been informed on the spot and continues to consult the emergency services at the town hall. On Twitter, some people are worried that this fire could have such serious consequences.