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Jesús Maturana

Chlorine fire triggers chemical emergency in Spain's Catalonia leaving multiple towns under lockdown

A dangerous toxic cloud formed following a fire at a swimming pool chemicals factory in Vilanova i la Geltrú has caused six towns in Catalonia to be placed under lockdown on Saturday, according to Spanish authorities.

The blaze erupted at around 2:20 am on Saturday at Clim Waterpool, a company specialising in cleaning products for swimming pools.

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