Toxic Cloud Forces 160,000 People to Stay Indoors Near Barcelona
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May 10, 2025 12:49
barcelona, spain - Around 160,000 residents near Barcelona, Spain, are advised to stay indoors due to a toxic chlorine cloud caused by a fire in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
Toxic Cloud Forces 160,000 People to Stay Indoors Near Barcelona
About 160,000 people near Barcelona have been instructed to remain indoors as a safety precaution after a fire broke out in Vilanova i la Geltrú, releasing a toxic chlorine cloud.
Fire Incident and Safety Measures
The fire originated in Vilanova i la Geltrú, located approximately 30 kilometers south of Barcelona, where pool cleaning products were stored, resulting in the release of a large amount of chlorine gas.
The civil protection service has urged residents in the affected area not to leave their homes or workplaces. People from Vilanova i la Geltrú to Calafell, which is about 10 kilometers further south, are advised to keep windows and doors closed. Roads and train stations have been closed to prevent individuals from entering the area.
Firefighting Efforts and Casualties
Firefighters are actively working to extinguish the fire and, so far, there have been no reports of casualties caused by either the fire or the toxic cloud.