Three seriously injured in a fire at a recycling plant in Caldes de Montbui
The fire has forced the closure of the C-59 road.
BarcelonaAt least three workers were seriously injured in a fire at a recycling plant in the La Borda industrial park in Caldes de Montbui. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. A series of explosions, heard from the town, sparked a fire that quickly spread throughout the factory. The Catalan Fire Service (Bombers de la Generalitat) explained that the burning building is completely engulfed in flames, and they are working to douse it with water and remove pallets and materials as the fire spreads to adjacent buildings. The injured, as confirmed on Catalunya Ràdio by the mayor of Caldes de Montbui, Isidre Pineda, are three workers who were inside the factory at the time of the accident. All three were transported by the Medical Emergency Service (SEM) to Vall d'Hebron Hospital. The mayor also explained that the fire is now considered under control.
The fire is affecting the company Tratamiento de Subproductos Industriales, which is dedicated to recycling. Currently, 17 fire crews are working in the area to prevent the flames from spreading to other factories, along with up to eight SEM (Emergency Medical Service) units and a medical helicopter.
The 112 emergency number has received 80 calls, and Civil Protection has activated the Procicat pre-alert for this industrial fire.
Road closures
Meanwhile, the Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police) are also in the area with five units and are directing traffic on the C-59. The police force recommends staying away from the affected area and following the instructions of the emergency services. Pineda said that if the Fire Department indicates it is necessary, they will proceed with a possible lockdown of the municipality, but "as of today it has not been necessary." [We are working to expand this information]
