Huge fire in Hungary at waste processing plant might require a whole weekend to put out

Firefighters of Hungary are battling a significant blaze at a waste processing facility near Nagykanizsa, close to the main road 61, with operations expected to continue throughout the weekend. The flames broke out on Saturday in the Bagola district, has affected an area estimated between 300 and 400 square metres.

Huge fire required major emergency response

Professional fire crews from Nagykanizsa, Letenye, Zalakaros and Pacsa have been deployed under the direction of the regional disaster management operational service. Initially tackling the flames with two water jets, crews later escalated efforts to five foam and water jets as the scale of the fire became clear.

According to Telex, water tankers from nearby towns, including Zalaegerszeg and Nagyatád, have also joined the response, alongside heavy machinery assisting on site. Authorities have warned that extinguishing the flames will be a prolonged operation, requiring sustained effort over several days. Below is the social media post regarding the incident, from the mayor of Nagykanizsa

Air quality being monitored, authorities looking for possible causes

Continuous air quality monitoring is being carried out by a mobile laboratory at the scene. According to unofficial information shared by the city’s mayor, no pollution levels exceeding safety thresholds have been detected so far.

Experts suggest that such fires are often linked to improperly discarded household waste, particularly lithium-containing batteries. These items are known to ignite easily and have been identified as a frequent cause of similar incidents, especially during bulk waste disposal periods. Firefighters remain on high alert as efforts continue to fully contain the blaze.

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