Battery storage container fire in Almelo prompts large fire brigade response
Aug 2025Published 7 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
- Where
- Battery storage container near residential facility in Almelo, Netherlands
- What
- Fire broke out and developed into large blaze with significant smoke
- Injuries
- None reported
- Response
- Multiple water tankers and foam vehicles deployed; several hours to control
- Cause
- Not reported
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What happened
A fire broke out in a battery storage container located near a residential facility in Almelo, Netherlands. The fire developed into a large blaze with significant smoke production, prompting the fire service to scale up its response due to the possible presence of hazardous substances in the smoke. Multiple water tankers and foam-capable fire vehicles were deployed, and a command unit was later brought in to coordinate the response. Air monitoring by the reconnaissance unit and fire advisory team found only minimal concentrations of hazardous substances in the smoke, which was further diluted by the water used for firefighting.
Water supply logistics proved challenging, requiring vehicles to shuttle to refill tanks. No injuries were reported. The fire took several hours to bring under control, and the site was used as a coordination point for responding crews.
Contributing factors
Not reported.
Lessons learned
- Battery storage container fires can produce large volumes of smoke, so operators must plan for immediate air quality monitoring near residential areas.
- Water supply logistics for battery fires can limit response at sites without hydrants, requiring pre-planned tanker shuttling.
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Not yet known
- Cause of the fire
- Battery storage container model and age
- Cost of the damage and downtime
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Source
Published 2026-09-07. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
