Scrapyard fire in El Verger: residents asked to shelter in place

Firefighters have contained the blaze, but the dense smoke column necessitates closing doors and windows in El Verger and Dénia.

Image of a dense column of black smoke coming from a scrapyard fire in El Verger.
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Image of a dense column of black smoke coming from a scrapyard fire in El Verger.

A fire at a scrapyard in El Verger has generated a dense column of black smoke, prompting authorities to ask residents to shelter in place.

The fire, described as spectacular, has produced a particularly visible and dense smoke column. In response, all residents of El Verger have been advised to shelter in their homes and keep doors and windows closed.
The same recommendation has been extended to Dénia, specifically to residents in the coastal area of les Marines near the municipality of El Verger. The aim is to minimize smoke exposure.
Firefighters have managed to contain the fire, preventing its spread to adjacent areas. However, the task of fully extinguishing the combustible material, mainly cars and fiberglass boats, requires significant patience. Emergency teams are focused on cooling the perimeter to keep the fire under control and contained.