Fire in industrial area in Meerhout quickly under control

The fire department quickly brought the situation on Eindhoutsebaan under control, posing no danger to the surroundings.

Generic image of a column of grey smoke rising from an industrial area in Flanders, with a clear blue sky above.
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Generic image of a column of grey smoke rising from an industrial area in Flanders, with a clear blue sky above.

A fire in a waste pile in the industrial area on Eindhoutsebaan in Meerhout was quickly brought under control by the fire department on Friday morning.

The fire department responded quickly to the fire on Eindhoutsebaan, near Nijverheidsweg at the company Abog nv. The situation is now under control, and there was no danger to the surrounding area at any point. Residents who were previously advised to close windows and doors and switch off ventilation systems may now lift these precautions.
The fire caused smoke development in the vicinity. A BE-Alert was issued to warn residents, followed by a second alert to announce the incident's resolution. These warnings are no longer applicable.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Meerhout (16/10/2026)