Firefighters responded to a blaze at a fish cannery in Frederikshavn on Wednesday morning. The incident involved 31 firefighters and 11 emergency vehicles. Police initially warned residents about heavy smoke coming from an industrial building on Constantiavej. The fire started in a large microwave oven at the facility. The company produces fish preserves and spreads for bread. Authorities received the first alert at 8:35 AM. By 10:30 AM, police reported the smoke had decreased significantly. Residents no longer needed to keep windows closed. Emergency services called in a rescue crane from the Danish Emergency Management Agency. Michael Mow, the police duty officer, confirmed the microwave oven origin to local media. Fire crews continued working at the scene through Wednesday morning. Frederikshavn is a port city in northern Denmark known for fishing and maritime industries. Industrial fires in food processing plants pose particular challenges due to specialized equipment and ventilation systems. The quick smoke reduction suggests firefighters contained the situation effectively.
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Breaking NewsMajor Microwave Oven Fire at Fish Processing Plant Creates Heavy Smoke
By Kristeligt Dagblad •
A major microwave oven fire at a fish processing plant in Frederikshavn, Denmark prompted a large emergency response. Thirty-one firefighters worked to control heavy smoke that initially forced residents to close windows. The incident highlights fire risks in industrial food processing facilities.
