Chemical emergency in Catalonia: Five municipalities confined to fire with 70 tons of chlorine
propagandaA dangerous toxic cloud caused by a Fire at a chemical factory for gatherings In Villanova, I am not Gilterro. Fire Almost 02:20 on Saturday 10 May In Empresa Climpool facilities, dedicated to the manufacture of billiard cleaning products.
The affected ship, located in the Catalan Package No. 18 of Villanova and GELTRú, Store about 70 tons of chlorineHigh chemical toxicity at combustion.
Civil Protection of Calonia He immediately activated an alert Plaseqcat chemical risk plan And sent messages to the mobile phones of the population in the affected areas.
Municipalities affected and security measures
The sites include imprisonment orders:
- Vilaova I la geltrú (Barcelona)
- Saint Perry de Repes (Barcelona)
- bucket (Barcelona)
- Conte (Tarragona)
- Calvil (Tarragona)
- essence rocky
The authorities have issued instructions to the population Stay in their homes, maintain doors and windows closed, and not to use air conditioning devices Controlled outer air can be filtered.
The current situation of fire and emergency response
GENERALITAT Bombs reported that the fire is in Stability stage They managed to spread to the neighboring industrial ships. yet, The toxic cloud did not cause reported injuriesAccording to civil protection sources, which indicate that the wind direction mainly directs the cloud towards the sea, which reduces the risk of populated population.
Impact on movement and services
To facilitate the work of emergency equipment, important traffic cuts have been implemented:
- C-31 Highway It remains lump at the height of Villanova, I Geltrú.
- C-5 It was closed until early in the morning.
- South line trains R2 and regional lines The affected municipalities have stopped their service in these areas.
VILANOVA I La GELTRú has warned through social networks that “La Fira Con Conte VA was canceled!” , Outdoor sports activities, libraries, “Mercat del Center” and “Mercar De Mar” as well as “Mercat Ambulant” on Saturday.
The published emergency device
Sixty firefighters With twenty lands, they work in the area. Equipment specialized in chemical risks They constantly evaluate the situation.
he Medical Emergency System (SEM) I have sent three units to remain alert. Music Discodra and local police They control access and guarantee compliance with imprisonment orders.
Coordination between authorities
civil defenseFrom his CECAT Coordination Center, maintains Continuous communication with the municipalities Among all the affected municipalities and the local police for each of them to coordinate the response to this emergency.
The health authorities recommend anyone to test Symptoms such as eye irritation, respiratory distress, or discomfort Which immediately connects to emergency services.
Recommendations for the affected population
The authorities insist on the importance of accurately following the official recommendations. It is necessary to stay in the interior spaces Until the imprisonment matter is raised.
If you need to leave an inevitable emergency, it will be recommended Protecting airlines with appropriate masks And reduce the time of exposure in the open air. Keep awareness through official channels As local radio stations, official accounts in the social networks of civil protection and affected municipalities.
