US EditionAn explosion at a chemical plant near Seville sends black smoke over the Spanish city
- An explosion occurred on May 14, 2025, at the Plainsur chemical plant in an industrial park near Seville, Spain.
- The blast happened midday in Alcalá de Guadaíra, a municipality about 16 kilometers east of Seville, amid a recent series of infrastructure incidents in Spain.
- The explosion produced a thick column of black smoke, prompting authorities to clear the plant and send warnings urging approximately 80,000 residents to stay indoors and close windows.
- Two people were injured, including one worker with light burns and a firefighter who felt ill, while no fatalities or further injury details were released by officials.
- The incident highlights safety concerns given Plainsur's storage of flammable chemicals, and it may affect local health and emergency response measures in Alcalá de Guadaíra.
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