Toxic cloud in Catalonia
Around 2:20 local time in Vilanova and La Geltru A fire of industrial plants has broken out, producing cleaning agents for swimming pools. A huge toxic chlorine cloud was created above the area. Local authorities issued a ban on leaving houses for 160 thousand. people living in the north-eastern part of Catalonia. After a few hours, the order was left at home, but it is still in force in the most endangered region. At any time (depending on wind) The order may be restored. Complete insulation is valid 500 meters from the plants.
A huge fire in Spain
Spanish media reports that there were as many as 70 tons of chlorine tablets at the plants. Interior Minister Núria Parlon announced that For now, no one has injured due to a toxic cloudand insulation is only a preventive measure. The residents were informed about the threat, among others SMSs. Roads were blocked in the area and trains were suspended. Some events in the region were also canceled. The toxic cloud is constantly monitored, and in case the Spanish authorities can issue an order to insulate subsequent regions. However, everything indicates that he is heading towards the sea. The concentration of chlorine in the air is also monitoring.
How did the fire happen?
“Chlorine is very difficult, but when it happens, it is very difficult to put it out,” said the local RAC1 radio station owner industrial facility, Jorge Vinuales Alonso. He added that according to him The cause of the fire could be a lithium battery. It is also good information – fire It is in the stabilization phase and fortunately it was possible to prevent its spread to neighboring warehouses. About 60 firefighters work on the site of unlucky plants with a specialized team to extinguish the fire and minimize the spread of toxic substances.
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Sources: Reuters, El Mundo, Antenna3Policia Local Vilanova and La Geltru [X]