On Saturday, Catalonia lifted an order for approximately 160,000 residents after a fire broke out at a swimming pool cleaning products factory in Vilanova i la Geltru. The fire generated a hazardous chlorine cloud, prompting authorities to advise affected residents to remain indoors. The regional fire service declared the situation was "stabilized," with no casualties reported as they continued firefighting efforts with 24 units deployed. The cause is speculated to be linked to a lithium battery, and emergency measures were lifted once the toxic cloud began to dissipate.
The fire in Vilanova i la Geltru is STABILIZED,â the Catalonian fire services posted on X. âWe maintain 24 units on site. The fire has not affected the adjacent warehouses and we continue to work on extinguishing the fire.
If you are in the zone that is affected, do not leave your home or your place of work,â the Civil Protection service posted on X earlier on Saturday. âNo casualties had been reported.â},{
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