Ireland: Fire Erupts at Industrial Estate in Cork’s Little Island

A substantial fire broke out at a commercial distribution warehouse containing 11 trucks in Ballytrasna, Little Island (Cork), just after 11 pm on Sunday night. The massive blaze completely destroyed the commercial warehouse. Residents from across Cork Harbour, reported seeing bright orange flames and thick smoke and hearing the noise of "explosions" as the fire raged.

UK: Warehouse Explosion Sparks Major Fire in Swindon

An explosion triggered a large fire at a warehouse on Crompton Road in Swindon’s Groundwell Industrial Estate on Wednesday evening, September 24. Nearby buildings were evacuated, and residents were advised to stay indoors. An investigation is underway.

Netherlands: Huge Blaze at Veenendaal Industrial Estate

A major fire at a commercial building in Veenendaal, Netherlands, was brought under control on Sunday, August 24. The fire, which started at a company that processes cocoa powder, did not spread to an adjacent metalworking company, and its cause remains unknown.

40 Municipalities Lack Garbage Collection After A Rúa Fire - Spain

40 Municipalities Lack Garbage Collection After A Rúa Fire - Spain

A person with a video camera records a fire at the A Rua industrial estate on August 16, 2025, in A Rua, Ourense, Galicia, Spain. Around 40 municipalities are without waste collection service due to the Larouco fire, which affected Sogama's Ecoplanta, located on the outskirts of the town. This is in addition to the A Gudiña plant, which was also damaged by the fire. Galician industry is being particularly hard hit by the fire: factories, farms and vineyards are burning. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Facility in Rochester 2

A large fire broke out at a recycling facility in the Medway City Estate, Rochester on the morning of Friday, July 11. This drone footage shows a thick plume of black smoke rising from the site.

UK: Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Facility in Rochester

A large fire broke out at a recycling facility in the Medway City Estate, Rochester on the morning of Friday, July 11. A thick plume of black smoke was captured on video from Rochester Station.

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Dense column of black smoke rising from a fire in an old abandoned scrapyard, on May 30, 2025, in Almassora, Castellón, Valencian Community (Spain). The fire affects a warehouse where tons of compacted textile waste are stored, which has complicated the extinguishing work and forced the nearby industrial estate to be evacuated as a precaution. The fire is being extinguished by six firefighting teams, two heavy engines, a helicopter, forest firefighting units and coordination teams. The mayor has convened an emergency committee and is on site monitoring the situation. In addition, the storage of this textile waste is under judicial investigation. Photo by Carme Ripollés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Dense column of black smoke rising from a fire in an old abandoned scrapyard next to the Unitat de Mobilitat fire department, on May 30, 2025, in Almassora, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana (Spain). The fire affects a warehouse where tons of compacted textile waste are stored, which has complicated the extinguishing work and has forced the nearby industrial estate to be evacuated as a precaution. The fire is being extinguished by six firefighting teams, two heavy engines, a helicopter, forest firefighting units and coordination teams. The mayor has convened an emergency committee and is on site monitoring the situation. In addition, the storage of this textile waste is under judicial investigation. Photo by Carme Ripollés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Dense column of black smoke rising from a fire in an old abandoned scrapyard, next to a motorcycle security corps, on May 30, 2025, in Almassora, Castellón, Valencian Community (Spain). The fire affects a warehouse where tons of compacted textile waste are stored, which has complicated the extinguishing work and forced the nearby industrial estate to be evacuated as a precaution. The fire is being extinguished by six firefighting teams, two heavy engines, a helicopter, forest firefighting units and coordination teams. The mayor has convened an emergency committee and is on site monitoring the situation. In addition, the storage of this textile waste is under judicial investigation. Photo by Carme Ripollés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Dense column of black smoke rising from a fire in an old abandoned scrapyard, on May 30, 2025, in Almassora, Castellón, Valencian Community (Spain). The fire affects a warehouse where tons of compacted textile waste are stored, which has complicated the extinguishing work and forced the nearby industrial estate to be evacuated as a precaution. The fire is being extinguished by six firefighting teams, two heavy engines, a helicopter, forest firefighting units and coordination teams. The mayor has convened an emergency committee and is on site monitoring the situation. In addition, the storage of this textile waste is under judicial investigation. Photo by Carme Ripollés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Dense column of black smoke rising from a fire in an old abandoned scrapyard next to the Unitat de Mobilitat fire department, on May 30, 2025, in Almassora, Castellón, Comunidad Valenciana (Spain). The fire affects a warehouse where tons of compacted textile waste are stored, which has complicated the extinguishing work and has forced the nearby industrial estate to be evacuated as a precaution. The fire is being extinguished by six firefighting teams, two heavy engines, a helicopter, forest firefighting units and coordination teams. The mayor has convened an emergency committee and is on site monitoring the situation. In addition, the storage of this textile waste is under judicial investigation. Photo by Carme Ripollés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Scrapyard Fire Forces Evacuation in Almassora - Spain

Dense column of black smoke rising from a fire in an old abandoned scrapyard, on May 30, 2025, in Almassora, Castellón, Valencian Community (Spain). The fire affects a warehouse where tons of compacted textile waste are stored, which has complicated the extinguishing work and forced the nearby industrial estate to be evacuated as a precaution. The fire is being extinguished by six firefighting teams, two heavy engines, a helicopter, forest firefighting units and coordination teams. The mayor has convened an emergency committee and is on site monitoring the situation. In addition, the storage of this textile waste is under judicial investigation. Photo by Carme Ripollés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain: Fire Breaks Out at Chemical Warehouse Near Seville 4

A fire broke out at a warehouse in Alcalá de Guadaíra, near the city of Seville, after an explosion on Wednesday afternoon, May 14. The fire, at the chemical products warehouse in the La Red industrial estate, forced 80,000 people to stay confined. The smoke coming from the fire was visible from municipalities located more than 80 kilometers away.

Spain: Fire Breaks Out at Chemical Warehouse Near Seville 3

A fire broke out at a warehouse in Alcalá de Guadaíra, near the city of Seville, after an explosion on Wednesday afternoon, May 14. The fire, at the chemical products warehouse in the La Red industrial estate, forced 80,000 people to stay confined. The smoke coming from the fire was visible from municipalities located more than 80 kilometers away.

Spain: Fire Breaks Out at Chemical Warehouse Near Seville 2

A fire broke out at a warehouse in Alcalá de Guadaíra, near the city of Seville, after an explosion on Wednesday afternoon, May 14. The fire, at the chemical products warehouse in the La Red industrial estate, forced 80,000 people to stay confined. The smoke coming from the fire was visible from municipalities located more than 80 kilometers away.

Spain: Fire Breaks Out at Chemical Warehouse Near Seville

A fire broke out at a warehouse in Alcalá de Guadaíra, near the city of Seville, after an explosion on Wednesday afternoon, May 14. The fire, at the chemical products warehouse in the La Red industrial estate, forced 80,000 people to stay confined. The smoke coming from the fire was visible from municipalities located more than 80 kilometers away.

Spain: Fire Breaks Out at Pallet Warehouse, Shuts Down Highway in Tenerife

A fire broke out at a pallet warehouse in Valle de Güímar Industrial Estate in Tenerife on Tuesday, April 22 causing traffic disruptions on the TF-1 highway. The flames sent a large plume of smoke that was visible from many locations in the area.

UK: Major Fire Erupts at Kilwinning Battery Recycling Plant 3

A major fire erupted at Fenix Battery Recycling in Kilwinning, Scotland, on Wednesday, April 9, almost a year after a similar fire at the same location. Authorities advised residents in the surrounding area to stay indoors and keep their windows closed.

UK: Major Fire Erupts at Kilwinning Battery Recycling Plant 2

A major fire erupted at Fenix Battery Recycling in Kilwinning, Scotland, on Wednesday, April 9, almost a year after a similar fire at the same location. Authorities advised residents in the surrounding area to stay indoors and keep their windows closed.

UK: Huge Fire Breaks Out at Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld, Scotland

A huge fire broke out at Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland on Tuesday, April 1, badly damaging a single-story building. Six people were taken to a hospital for minor injuries, according to local reports.

UK: Large Fire Breaks Out At Industrial Estate In Scotland 4

A large fire broke out at Linwood Industrial Estate in Scotland, about 20 km west of Glasgow, on Sunday, June 23. A large plume of smoke was seen across nearby areas and the center of Glasgow.

UK: Large Fire Breaks Out At Industrial Estate In Scotland 3

A large fire broke out at Linwood Industrial Estate in Scotland, about 20 km west of Glasgow, on Sunday, June 23. A large plume of smoke was seen across nearby areas and the center of Glasgow.

UK: Large Fire Breaks Out At Industrial Estate In Scotland

A large fire broke out at Linwood Industrial Estate in Scotland, about 20 km west of Glasgow, on Sunday, June 23. A large plume of smoke was seen across nearby areas and the center of Glasgow.

UK: Large Fire Breaks Out At Industrial Estate In Scotland 2

A large fire broke out at Linwood Industrial Estate in Scotland, about 20 km west of Glasgow, on Sunday, June 23. A large plume of smoke was seen across nearby areas and the center of Glasgow.

US: Bravo Fire Burns 1,400 Acres On Camp Navajo, West Of Flagstaff

The Bravo Fire broke out at Camp Navajo, west of Flagstaff, on Wednesday night, June 5, burning 1,400 acres as of Friday. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.