Fire at Spanish Chemical Factory Causes Health Warnings and Evacuations
A chemical fire in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain, led to health warnings and a stay-indoors order for over 160,000 people due to toxic chlorine exposure.
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A fire at a chemical warehouse in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain, caused health alerts and stay-indoors orders for over 160,000 residents due to chlorine fumes. The fire, which started early Saturday, contained 70 tons of chlorine used for pools. Emergency services managed to control the blaze, and local authorities are monitoring air quality as evacuation orders are expected to be lifted soon. Four individuals reported breathing issues, but no serious injuries have been reported.
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The fire involved chlorine tablets, with one weighing 70 tons, used for swimming pool maintenance.
Over 160,000 people were affected by the health warnings and were asked to stay indoors.
Four individuals reported breathing issues, but no serious injuries were reported.
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