Plane Passenger Captures Plume of Smoke Rising From Fire Near Paris Airport

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A large fire broke out at a waste-processing center in Athis-Mons, south of Paris, on August 1, causing a thick plume of smoke to rise near Orly airport. The airport said traffic was unaffected.

Local reports said the fire at the facility was caused by the explosion of a compactor. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

This footage was captured by Christopher Vimare as the plane he was travelling on landed at Paris Orly Airport. Credit: Christopher Vimare via Storyful