Toxic chemical compound found in water used to extinguish Atlantic Sapphire blaze

Normally, the extinguishing water would seep into the ground, but the site was relocated close to an empty concrete tank, which luckily collected much of the water.

Atlantic Sapphire's land-based salmon farm in Hvide Sande, Denmark, was completely destroyed in last year's fire.
Atlantic Sapphire's land-based salmon farm in Hvide Sande, Denmark, was completely destroyed in last year's fire.Photo: Astrid Dalum
Published 10 February 2022, 06:00Updated 10 February 2022, 13:59