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The fire in Vilanova i la Geltru has been stabilised. We have 24 crews on site. We’re continuing to work on putting out the blaze.”
Firefighters tackling the blaze confirmed shortly before midday
We regret to have to inform you that we have been forced to cancel Vida BBQ which was due to take place today, because of an emergency notification issued by Civil Protection. According to this notification, a toxic cloud has been detected, which represents a risk for the health of the population. Civil Protection is recommending the total confinement of the population. Faced with this situation,n our responsibility and commitment to the health and wellbeing of people who were due to attend this event obliges us to take this difficult decision.”
Organisers said in a statementIt is very difficult for chlorine to catch fire but when it does so it is very hard to put it out,
the owner of the industrial property, Jorge Vinuales Alonso, told local radio station Rac1
If you are in the zone that is affected do not leave your home or your place of work,
the Civil Protection service said on social media site XThe priority right now is peoples’ safety and the rapid extinction of the fire."
Mayor of Vilanova i la Geltru Juan Luis Ruiz said