A massive fire broke out at a FAM S.A. galvanizing plant in Oborniki, Wielkopolskie, on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a large-scale emergency response as firefighters warn residents to keep their windows closed.
Emergency Response Operations
Emergency services received reports of the blaze at the FAM S.A. facility on Kowanowska Street shortly after 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27. Currently, 40 units from the State Fire Service and Volunteer Fire Service, including reinforcements from neighboring districts, are working to contain the fire.
Safety Precautions and Fire Status
The fire is currently contained to a single production hall, though there is a risk of further spread. No injuries have been reported, as all employees successfully evacuated the facility before emergency responders arrived on the scene.
Hazardous Materials Concerns
A chemical response unit from Poznań has been deployed to the site. Officials confirmed the presence of sulfuric acid tanks within the building, prompting authorities to urge residents to avoid the area and keep windows shut due to thick, black smoke.
Facility Background
FAM S.A. specializes in anti-corrosion steel protection through hot-dip galvanizing. In addition to the Oborniki site, the company operates facilities in Wrocław, Rawa Mazowiecka, Opole, and Wieluń.