Toxic cloud as fire breaks out in Greek plastics factory

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Massive fire broke out in the plastics packaging factory in Komotini industrial area, in the Thrace region of Northeast Greece. 22nd July 2011

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Massive fire broke out in the plastics packaging factory in Komotini industrial area, in the Thrace region of Northeast Greece. 22nd July 2011

Locals from a nearby village watch the fire unfolding.

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A thick cloud covered the area to the east of the factory.

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A thick cloud covered the area to the east of the factory.

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Police cordoned off the area around the factory.

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A thick cloud covered the area to the east of the factory.

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A thick cloud covered the area to the east of the factory.

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The fire broke at around 3pm in the plastics packaging factory Beta Roto, in the industrial area of Komotini. According to the local media reports at least one person was injured, and taken to Komotini city hospital. The cause of the fire is yet unknown.Fire engines were called to extinguish the fire, and the police cordoned the area around the factory.