Firefighters tackle blaze in old matches factory in Marsa

No injures were reported

No injuries were reported after a large fire broke out in an old Marsa factory on Monday evening.

Civil Protection Department firefighters from Fire Stations 1, 2, and 4 were called to the scene and worked to contain and extinguish the blaze.

The department said the crews searched the premises for any hazardous materials due to the building's former industrial use.  The factory previously manufactured matches. The search returned negative. 

The Civil Protection Department thanked both the Malta Police Force and Transport Malta for their support.

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