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Short-lived fire at Tata Steel causes large smoke plume
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A brief but intense fire broke out on Monday afternoon at the Tata Steel facility in IJmuiden, generating a significant dark smoke plume visible from Zandvoort beach starting around 16:15. A company spokesperson confirmed that the internal fire brigade brought the blaze under control by approximately 16:35, with no injuries or missing persons reported. The incident occurred near transport belt 6 in the harbor area where raw materials are unloaded. Local authorities advised residents to keep windows and doors closed during the event. While the cause remains unknown, the situation was resolved quickly without long-term impact.
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