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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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  1. Fire at chemical plant in northeastern Spain keeps thousands indoors

    The stay-indoors order stayed in effect for seven hours for the nearest municipalities in the area between Barcelona and Tarragona on the Mediterranean coast.

    Fire at chemical plant in northeastern Spain keeps thousands indoors

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  2. Fire at Chemical Plant in Northeastern Spain Keeps Thousands Indoors

    The stay-indoors order stayed in effect for seven hours for the nearest municipalities in the area between Barcelona and Tarragona on the Mediterranean coast.

    Fire at Chemical Plant in Northeastern Spain Keeps Thousands Indoors

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Updated: May 10th, 2025, 12:28 PM ET

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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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