Emissions from the toxic fire in Vilanova, which is not yet extinct, continue to be monitored.

The fire that started yesterday morning in a chemical industry in Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona) is controlled and does not pose a risk to the population although it will take days to be extinguished, sources from the Generalitat's Bombers have informed EFE.

This is what The Guardian writes. According to the regional fire service, the incident occurred in the coastal town of Vilanova i la Geltro, located south of Barcelona, in a warehouse where pool cleaners were stored.” If you are in the affected area, do not leave your home or place of work,” the Spanish Civil Protection Service said in a message.People were advised to close doors and windows tightly. The risk zone extends to five local areas alo…

The toxic fire of Vilanova i la Geltrú is controlled but not yet extinguished when more than 34 hours have passed since it began in a ship that stored 70 tons of chlorine. The large polluting cloud has dissipated and is assured that there is no toxicological risk. Despite this, the situation continues to be monitored. Bombers of the Generalitat does not trust that the fire can be extinguished during the next few hours. They will not withdraw fro…

The Fire Department of the Generalitat estimates that it will take several days to be able to extinguish the industrial fire in Vilanova i la Geltrú (Garraf), which yesterday caused a toxic cloud of chlorine and forced the confinement of five municipalities in Garraf and Baix Penedès. Five fire departments have worked all night with surveillance and monitoring tasks of emissions in the Cleanwater Pool warehouse, which presents a great risk of co…