Investigation of the fire incident that occurred on Saturday at the old tyre storage and cutting site is being launched immediately, in full cooperation with the Fire Service, EMAK and the Environment Department, according to a statement issued on Monday by ENERCO Energy Recovery Ltd, an affiliated company of Vasilikos Cement Works.
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According to the company's statement, the fire that broke out on Saturday, June 11 was caused by a mobile shredder while performing tire shredding operations.
The working staff was immediately activated and took all appropriate actions, such as the use of portable fire extinguishers, the fixed water fire extinguishing system installed in the area and other means, while at the same time the Fire Service was informed and responded immediately.The company's working personnel were not in any danger and are all fine, the statement said.
The company said that despite efforts due to strong winds, it was not possible to extinguish the fire, resulting in it being carried to adjacent piles and spreading. With coordinated actions with the Fire Service and the Fire Brigade, and using our selected partners and staff, we were successful in containing the fire to a specific site, it notes.
According to the company, the specific storage site is licensed and was chosen because of its long distance from both communities and homes as well as from plant crops and forests. All safety conditions stipulated by the storage and management licenses are diligently observed,
Finally, the company expresses its thanks to all those who participated in the firefighting operation, special thanks to the Fire Department, EMAK, the staff of our partners and our company, as well as the partner companies that provided personnel with specialized heavy machinery and equipment, the statement concludes.
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