Barcelona Chlorine Cloud Confines 160,000 Amidst Sabotage Speculation
A large fire at a Vilanova i la Geltrú warehouse storing pool cleaning products released a chlorine cloud, prompting authorities to order over 160,000 people to shelter in place across five coastal districts. Roads and train stations were closed to prevent access to the affected area, while firefighters worked to control the blaze and monitor the toxic gas plume. While no casualties have been reported, the situation is being closely monitored, with authorities anticipating the dissipation of the cloud and the lifting of restrictions once the fire is fully extinguished. The fire’s cause is suspected to be a lithium battery.
John Q. Hosedrinker