Massive fire ravages waste processing plant in Vrhnika

Vrhnika, 16 May - A massive fire broke out at waste processing plant Kemis in Vrhnika, a town just outside Ljubljana, late on Monday night. Firefighters struggled until after midnight to contain the blaze. Eleven people living near the site were evacuated, while locals are still advised to remain indoors.

Vrhnika The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Vrhnika
The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Vrhnika The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Vrhnika
The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Vrhnika The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Vrhnika
The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Vrhnika The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Vrhnika
The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Vrhnika The site of industrial fire at chemical waste processing company Kemis a day after the fire. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA File photo

Vrhnika
The site of industrial fire at chemical waste processing company Kemis a day after the fire.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
File photo

Vrhnika The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Vrhnika
The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Vrhnika The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Vrhnika
The site of industrial fire at waste processing company Kemis.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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