An explosion has been reported after a hearth broke out close to a fuel station in western Germany, police mentioned on Friday morning, with the precise circumstances initially unclear.
The fireplace brigade was referred to as at 8:18 am (0718 GMT), a spokeswoman mentioned, including that a big cloud of smoke could possibly be seen over town of Castrop-Rauxel. Quite a few witnesses mentioned that they had heard an explosion.
Firefighters have been deployed to the scene, which is situated in an industrial space of town, in response to town administration.
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It was initially not recognized whether or not anybody was injured whereas the reason for the fireplace was additionally unclear, a spokeswoman mentioned, including that two helicopters have been deployed.
Residents have been suggested to maintain home windows and doorways shut. Smoke was additionally drifting throughout the close by A42 motorway, with drivers requested to decelerate.
