A blast ripped through a factory in the Catalan city of Tarragona on Tuesday, with authorities advising residents of certain areas on the city to stay indoors.
The local civil defense agency described the explosion as a “chemical accident” and said there was no immediate information on any injuries. They advised the citizens in the affected neighborhoods to stay indoors and keep their windows closed as a preemptive measure.
Separately, the Spanish daily El Pais reported there were at least four injured at the “petrochemical site.”
Emergency services insist there was no toxic cloud, according to the paper.
The coastal city of Tarragona is located some 115 kilometers (71 miles) southwest of Barcelona.
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