Melle (Eurotoday) – A fire in Melle destroyed Norbert Impens’ meat company warehouse, damaging equipment like 3 refrigerators for 200 pigs. Norbert, a 79-year-old, is determined to rebuild with insurance help. No one was injured.
As VRT News reported, an industrial fire in Melle, in the province of East Flanders, Belgium, caused heavy damage, hitting both the starting site and a nearby business. The manager is still dealing with the shock and loss from the fire, but wants to focus on moving ahead instead of blaming others.
He said he does not blame the company where the fire began.
“I don’t think anyone meant for this to happen,”
He said.
“So, I don’t want to point fingers.”
He also said it’s important to be grateful that no one got injured, even though the damage was big.
“Hopefully, I can build a new warehouse and restart our meat company.”
Manager Norbert Impens
How will Norbert Impens rebuild after the fire destroys the meat warehouse?
Despite the big setback, Norbert is determined to rebuild his business. He said he will work with his insurance company to get compensation. He plans to build a new warehouse and start the business again.
The public prosecutor’s office said the fire was most likely an accident and there was no sign of foul play. Officials also confirmed that asbestos did not spread to nearby gardens but stayed only on the company’s property.
What impact did the fire have on Norbert Impens’ long-standing meat business?
The meat company was started in 1948 by Norbert Impens, who is now 79 years old. In 1978, Norbert and his wife took over and worked hard to keep the business alive. He mentioned that they put in many long hours. The fire destroyed his warehouse completely. Norbert said losing it felt like losing a child.
They mentioned that the warehouse held important equipment, including 3 big refrigerators used to keep meat fresh. These refrigerators could store as many as 200 pigs. They were
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12 responses to “Fire Destroys Norbert Impens’ Meat Warehouse in Melle”
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Seems like Norbert’s meat dreams went up in flames—guess now he’s got a ‘sizzling’ new angle for his business pitch! 🔥🥓 Who knew you could get a fresh start with a side of charred equipment? 😂
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Blimey, losing a meat warehouse must be a real banger for poor Norbert—just when you think you’ve got a solid business, the flames come in like they own the place! 🥩🔥 Good luck getting the insurance to cough up, mate; they’re probably counting their sausages while he’s counting his losses! 🤷♂️
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Seems like Norbert’s meat business just got a fiery makeover—who knew charred sausages were the next big thing? 🍖🔥 At this rate, he might as well add “grill master” to his resume!
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Seems like Norbert’s meat empire just got a fiery makeover—who knew a warehouse could go out in such a spectacular blaze? 🤷♂️ On the bright side, at least no one was hurt; now he just needs a miracle or two from the insurance gods to get back to business! 🍖🔥
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Seems like Norbert’s meat business just got a “hot” new marketing angle! 🔥 Who knew that the best way to get attention was to literally go up in flames? 😂
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Looks like Norbert’s meat warehouse decided to go for a dramatic exit, eh? Nothing like a quick fire to spice up a 79-year-old’s retirement plans—who needs a quiet life when you can rebuild with the thrill of insurance claims? 🍖🔥
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Seems like Norbert’s meat empire just got a fiery upgrade—who needs a fancy renovation when you can have a complete incineration instead? 😂 At least he can claim it was a “hot” new business strategy! 🔥🥓
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Oh, just what Melle needed, a little extra smoky flavor in their sausages! 🍖 I guess Norbert’s next big investment will be in fireproof fridges—never a dull moment in the meat biz, eh? 😏
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Isn’t it just splendid when your fridge goes up in flames along with your dreams of becoming the next culinary king of Melle? 🍖🔥 Guess Norbert will have to switch from “meat business” to “charred remains enterprise” for a bit! 😂
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Just what Melle needed, eh? A fiery clearance sale on meat storage – who wouldn’t want their pork chops with a side of drama? 🔥🥓
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You know, nothing says “successful business” like a flaming meat warehouse in Melle. At least now Norbert can get on with his “pork-lifting” plans without those pesky refrigerators weighing him down! 🥓🔥
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Looks like Norbert’s meat empire just went up in smoke – talk about a rare way to make bacon! 🥓🔥 Time to rebuild, but hope the insurance doesn’t get too ‘cheeky’ with those claims! 😏
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Seems like Norbert’s meat empire has gone from sizzling to fizzling in a puff of smoke—just what every 79-year-old entrepreneur needs, right? 🥴 Now he can finally let his insurance do the heavy lifting while he contemplates life without a warehouse full of pigs! 🐖💨
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