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Cristian Caraballo

Fire at Spanish chemical warehouse forces evacuation and lockdown

A major fire caused by an explosion at a chemical products warehouse in the La Red industrial estate in Alcalá de Guadaíra near Seville in Spain's south has forced thousands to remain at home due to fears of possible poisoning, authorities said.

The fire forced 80,000 people to be confined to their homes by toxic air that enveloped the town. One person has been reported injured and has been taken to the hospital with burns, according to reports.

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