But although the flames are now out, there now hangs over Rouen what authorities describe as an "unpleasant odour". The préfecture of Seine-Maritime said on Friday morning: "Following the fire that broke out within the Lubrizol factory, the firefighting operation generated a characteristic smell. During this phenomenon, the emergency services received a significant number of calls. READ ALSO French chemical factory explosion: What you need to knowThe fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning. For the people of Rouen, now the clean-up operation begins as large parts of the town are blanketed in soot and ash.

Source: The Local September 27, 2019 06:45 UTC