A person passing by the Montignies-Neuville cemetery informed the firefighters regarding a discovery. Several 200-litre barrels, around ten in number, were found on Rue du Wé on Saturday morning at around 9 a.m. The drums had a black substance that emitted smoke and turned white on exposure to air. Charleroi firefighters conducted investigations and were later joined by their colleagues from Sambreville. The civil protection team is expected to take control of the situation. To ensure safety, local police and firefighters set up a security perimeter in the area.
It was a passerby passing along the Montignies-Neuville cemetery who alerted the firefighters.
About ten 200-litre barrels were discovered this Saturday morning, around 9 a.m., rue du Wé. According to information gathered on site, a black product giving off smoke and turning white on contact with air escaped from the drums.
Charleroi firefighters carried out analyses, before being joined on site by their colleagues from Sambreville. Civil protection should take over. A security perimeter has been established by the firefighters and the local police.
The discovery of potentially hazardous materials in the Montignies-Neuville cemetery is a concerning event. Thanks to the quick action of a vigilant passerby, authorities were alerted and able to take necessary precautions to secure the area. We applaud the work of the Charleroi firefighters and their colleagues from Sambreville in analyzing the situation and establishing a security perimeter. As civil protection takes over, we hope for a safe and quick resolution to this incident. It serves as an important reminder to stay aware of our surroundings and report any suspicious activity or materials to the appropriate authorities.