💨 Abstract

A fire at an industrial property in Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain, approximately 26 miles south of Barcelona, released a toxic chlorine cloud. The fire, likely caused by a lithium battery, forced 160,000 people to stay indoors across five municipalities. Authorities urged residents to remain indoors as they monitored the gas levels. The fire has been controlled with no reported casualties. The property's owner stated that while rare, chlorine fires are difficult to extinguish.

Courtesy: metro.co.uk

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