Fire at a scrap metal warehouse sends plumes of smoke rising hundreds of meters into the air.

(NLĐO) - Authorities are investigating the cause of a major fire at a scrap metal warehouse, with smoke rising hundreds of meters into the air.

On the afternoon of December 1st, speaking with a reporter from Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Cong Anh, Chairman of the People's Committee of Nghi Phong commune, Nghi Loc district, Nghe An province , said that a large fire had just occurred at a scrap metal warehouse in the area.

VIDEO: Smoke from the fire rises hundreds of meters into the air. Source: Facebook

According to initial reports, the fire broke out at approximately 2:30 PM on December 1st. At that time, residents suddenly discovered flames erupting at a scrap metal warehouse in Hamlet 9, Nghi Phong Commune, Nghi Loc District, Nghe An Province.

The flames then quickly engulfed the entire scrap yard, with smoke rising hundreds of meters into the air.

Smoke and flames engulfed the entire scrap yard.

Smoke from the fire enveloped the residential area.

Upon receiving the report, the authorities arrived at the scene to help extinguish the fire. By nearly 5 PM, the fire was under control.

According to initial reports, the fire caused no casualties but destroyed a significant amount of property.

Currently, the cause of the fire is being investigated by the authorities.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/video-chay-kho-phe-lieu-cot-khoi-boc-cao-hang-tram-met-196241201171450376.htm