A fire at the CrossBridge Energy oil refinery in Fredericia, Denmark, has resulted in a burnt asphalt smell lingering in the air, which may persist throughout the day. On Sunday, the local fire department responded swiftly to the incident and gained control of the fire in collaboration with the refinery’s own emergency response team.

Bo Gøgsig, the operations manager at Trekantbrand (Triangle Fire Department), stated that the firefighting efforts were conducted in a controlled manner, and the remaining tasks have now been handed over to the refinery’s personnel. The cause of the fire remains unclear; however, Gøgsig mentioned that there had been a leak where oil had spilled, potentially leading to ignition.

The firefighting operations commenced following an alarm at 10:20 AM and a subsequent report from CrossBridge Energy itself. An impressive effort was made, with both backup crews and approximately 32 firefighters from Fredericia involved during the intense phases of the operation. “Fires in refineries are always serious, so it is good to have fresh crews ready to assist,” Gøgsig added.

Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and according to Maria Søgård, a communications officer at Trekantbrand, there was no risk of explosion. “Although there may be a strange smell in the town, it is not dangerous for residents,” she reassured the public.

The Southeast Jutland Police (Sydøstjyllands Politi) and environmental watchdogs were also present to assess any potential environmental measures related to the pollution caused by the fire.