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Large Fire in Pig Barn in Temse: 3,000 Pigs Possibly Dead, Likely Widespread Asbestos Spread

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A large fire is currently raging in a pig barn in Temse, during which a significant amount of asbestos may also have been released. At the time of the fire, there were 3,000 pigs in the barn. The condition of the pigs, and whether they all perished in the fire, is not yet known. Due to the enormous amount of smoke, the municipality is asking residents to close windows and doors.

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·Antwerp, Belgium
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A large fire is currently raging in a pig barn in Temse, during which a significant amount of asbestos may also have been released. At the time of the fire, there were 3,000 pigs in the barn. The condition of the pigs, and whether they all perished in the fire, is not yet known. Due to the enormous amount of smoke, the municipality is asking residents to close windows and doors.

·Antwerp, Belgium
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vrt broke the news in Antwerp, Belgium on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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