A fire broke out in the middle of the afternoon, this Friday February 3, 2023 in a factory in Bazeilles near Sedan (Ardennes). The company employs 16 people. There are no victims. Firefighters specializing in chemical risks are on site to assess the situation.
The Polymoulages factory has been engulfed in flames since mid-afternoon, Friday February 3, 2023. The fire broke out at 4:55 p.m. Significant firefighter resources are deployed on site in Bazeilles, near Sedan (Ardennes). Thick black smoke is visible in the distance, for several kilometers around. The plant manager, Bruno Giannini, whom we have just joined “ensure there are no casualties.” It’s already a big relief.
By late afternoon, the town was already plunged into darkness, not only because it was getting dark, but also because of the smoke.
There are 16 employees in this factory which manufactures plastics. The sector is cordoned off, the firefighters are working hard because the technological risk is not excluded. There are 64 firefighters from the barracks of Charleville, Sedan and Vrignes-aux-Bois.
The cleaner who was last in the business at the end of the day heard an explosion, “a big boom”and “She notified the emergency services with the director,” explained to us the mayor of Bazeilles, Francis Bonne who immediately went to the site. Several explosions were also heard in the city center of Bazeilles.
Colonel of the Ardennes firefighters, Jérémy Pierlot ensures “that a large device is engaged. The fire extends over more than 700M2, that is to say almost half of the company whose total area is 1600 M2. 4 lances are in operation, 19 vehicles. A specialized brigade in chemical risks has also arrived. She must take stock of the situation and assess the risks.”
“It’s meticulous and dangerous work, he adds, it requires a lot of water because we have difficulties, there are a lot of flames, it’s violent, it’s very hot. The risks are significant, there are many products with high calorific potential and therefore very flammable inside.
Since October 1995, Polymoulages has specialized in the manufacture of polyester and polyurethane parts. The company based in Bazeilles, in the Ardennes, near Sedan is one of the only factories to practice this activity. “They are specialized in SNCF nacelles”the mayor told us.
Important releases of smoke in the direction of Douzy. Firefighters and state services are on site. The prefect appeals to your caution and recommends that residents avoid the area and keep their windows closed.
Ongoing fire at the Polymoulages factory in Bazeilles
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The company is located a few kilometers from Sedan. Residents have posted several videos. The thick black smoke is impressive.
