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Dug Up Denderwindeke Gardens Following Asbestos Fire

Denderwindeke (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Following an asbestos fire in Denderwindeke, residents must have their gardens excavated for safety, disrupting summer plans in the Ninove sub-municipality.

Corrugated sheets containing asbestos were used to cover the burned-out shed, but the heat caused them to explode. The dangerous substance thus found its way onto a space bigger than a football field.

On the Edingsesteenweg close to the Kruisveldstraat, Belgium,  the fire started on May 24. A hangar caught fire. When the fire department first came on the scene, they saw that the hangar was covered with corrugated sheets that contained asbestos.

Meanwhile, a business was hired by the Ninove municipal council to remove the asbestos.

“We received the report from the asbestos expert and brought the residents together for an information meeting at the city hall. The report shows that 6,400 m² needs to be cleaned up. We appointed a certified asbestos cleaner, which means that we as a city will monitor the cleanup work,”

says acting mayor Ilse Malfroot (Forza Ninove).  

For the residents of the fire, these were very difficult days. 

“We are now 12 days further. It was only after four days that I received the message that asbestos particles were found in the upper rooms of my house. In the meantime, I had already vacuumed the entire house. Since then, only my ground floor has been suitable for living,”

says Chris Van den Broeck, who lives in the house adjacent to the burned-down shed.

“I briefly started to extinguish the fire with my garden hose. But when I realized that there was asbestos involved, I quickly left. The fire was enormous. Almost everything in my garden melted. The entire garden is covered with large pieces of asbestos, all pieces of those corrugated iron sheets that burst due to the enormous heat. You can’t even see the floor anymore,”

he says.  

Several gardens will be excavated to a depth of 15 centimetres. The asbestos removal company is expected to start this week. 

“We have a beautiful garden, but it is now full of asbestos and we have not been allowed in for 12 days,”

says local resident Ilse Bellemans.

“We do not yet know how long the removal will take. But this summer we will have to do without a garden in any case.”

The city has another piece of advice for those who live outside the zone to be cleaned up, but still find remains of the fire.

“If you live nearby and find burnt debris outside the zone that will be cleaned up, you can collect it yourself and take it to the recycling center. Do this carefully: wet the material, pick it up with disposable gloves, put it in a sealed, airtight bag and take it to the recycling center,”

it says.

What safety measures are being taken for residents during asbestos removal in Denderwindeke?

To limit access and stop asbestos fibers from migrating outside the property, the contaminated garden


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11 responses to “Dug Up Denderwindeke Gardens Following Asbestos Fire”

  1. Tornado Maker Avatar
    Tornado Maker

    Just what every resident dreams of – a surprise garden excavation courtesy of an asbestos fire! Nothing like a bit of toxic thrill to spice up your summer plans, eh? 😂🌿

  2. mustard centaur Avatar
    mustard centaur

    So, summer in Denderwindeke is now all about dodging asbestos instead of enjoying a barbecue, eh? Nothing screams “relaxation” quite like excavating your garden instead of tending to it—cheers to that! 😂

  3. intimidation station Avatar
    intimidation station

    Talk about a garden makeover! Who needs flowers when you can have a lovely layer of asbestos? 🌼💀

  4. Lady Fantastic Avatar
    Lady Fantastic

    Who knew a garden makeover could involve more shovels than spades? Just a bit of asbestos in the air, and voilà—summer plans are as gone as last night’s frites! 😏🌿

  5. mud finger Avatar
    mud finger

    Only in Denderwindeke would a summer garden party turn into a DIY asbestos removal extravaganza. Who needs a holiday when you can dig up your garden for a bit of “fresh air”? 😅🌿

  6. Acid Queen Avatar
    Acid Queen

    Not quite the summer garden party anyone was hoping for, eh? Nothing like a bit of asbestos excavation to spice up the weekend plans! 😅🍃

  7. alberta Avatar
    alberta

    Looks like summer plans in Denderwindeke are now officially on hold—who needs a garden when you’ve got a lovely view of asbestos? 🌿💔 Perfect timing for a garden party, eh?

  8. aqua diva Avatar
    aqua diva

    Just what everyone needed for summer fun—an impromptu excavation party courtesy of asbestos! Who knew gardening could involve so much heavy machinery and less greenery? 😂🌱

  9. Fl00d Avatar

    Lovely summer plans, eh? Nothing like a good ol’ asbestos excavation to spice up your gardening season – who needs roses when you’ve got hazardous materials! 🌿💥

  10. 3p-own Avatar

    Can you believe it? Nothing says “summer fun” quite like excavating your garden for a bit of asbestos seasoning! 🌼 Who needs a vacation when you can have a backyard detox instead? 😂

  11. Freeze Queen Avatar
    Freeze Queen

    Well, who doesn’t love a little garden excavation in the summer? Nothing like swapping your sun lounger for a hard hat and a hazmat suit—cheers to Denderwindeke for keeping our outdoor plans exciting! 😂🌿💥

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