In Menen, Belgium, a significant fire erupted at the Galloo recycling plant on August 19, 2026. The blaze involved nearly 400 tonnes of electrical waste, prompting a response from around 150 firefighters. Smoke from the fire spread across West and East Flanders, leading local authorities to advise residents to keep windows closed.
We’ll perform a deep-dive analysis of all sources and publicly available external materials, then prepare a structured timeline of events, an in-depth report explaining the background and context, and multiple perspectives.