– The situation is still confusing. There has been an explosion in a tanker truck with consequent damage. We have an overview of all people, but it is too early to say anything about the extent of the damage, says CFO of Returkraft, Lars Erik Harv.
At 09.54, the police reported that there was a fire in the building of Returkraft at Dalane outside Kristiansand.
According to the fire service, there must have been an explosion in the emptying hall.
The cause of the explosion is not yet known.
Six people to hospital
At 10.45 the police report that six injured people have been reported, according to the police. Six have been taken to Sørlandet hospital.
One person was treated on the spot before being transported to hospital.
The extent of the damage is unknown, but the police have an overview of all persons.
20-30 people have been evacuated from the building. Most had taken themselves out.
It is only one year since the last fire in the building. Then it burned in a bunker that sorts garbage.
There must be a tanker that exploded inside the hall today early.
The fire must have occurred in normal household waste which is converted into electricity and heat energy.
This is stated by the management at Returkraft to NRK.
The smoke can be seen from Mosby, almost eight kilometers from Returkraft.
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The smoke can be seen from Varoddbrua, about 10 kilometers from the facility.
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The smoke can be seen from Kristiansand center.
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No danger to other buildings
According to a NRK reporter on site, there are at least six ambulances at the incineration plant. The air ambulance is also called.
It has not been reported that there is a danger to surrounding buildings at present. Police are asking neighbors to the scene to close windows due to smoke.
The smoke should not be toxic according to the police and fire brigade.
At 11.30, the police inform that there is a control of the fire in the tanker. It must have contained oily sludge.
It still burns in a part of the plant where waste / rubbish is handled.
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