Hamburg Fire Generates Toxic Smoke Warning and Halts Trains in Germany

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A large fire broke out in two warehouses in Hamburg, Germany, causing hazardous smoke and gases to billow out. The fire and smoke are classified as an "extreme danger" in an official warning. Local residents were evacuated, and people were advised to keep their doors and windows closed. Trains between Hamburg and Berlin were also being diverted and could face delays of up to 60 minutes. The cause of the fire is unknown, and emergency services were not able to give information on what exactly was being burned inside the warehouses.
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- Germany: Hamburg fire smoke halts trains, generates warning ABC News
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