Alt CampAlt EmpordàAlt PenedèsAlt UrgellAlta RibagorçaAnoiaAranBagesBaix CampBaix EbreBaix EmpordàBaix LlobregatBaix PenedèsBarcelonèsBerguedàCerdanyaConca de BarberàGarrafGarriguesGarrotxaGironèsLluçanèsMaresmeMoianèsMontsiàNogueraOsonaPallars JussàPallars SobiràPla d'UrgellPla de l'EstanyPrioratRibera d'EbreRipollèsSegarraSegriàSelvaSolsonèsTarragonèsTerra AltaUrgellVallès OccidentalVallès OrientalAlt CampAlt EmpordàAlt PenedèsAlt UrgellAlta RibagorçaAnoiaAranBagesBaix CampBaix EbreBaix EmpordàBaix LlobregatBaix PenedèsBarcelonèsBerguedàCerdanyaConca de BarberàGarrafGarriguesGarrotxaGironèsLluçanèsMaresmeMoianèsMontsiàNogueraOsonaPallars JussàPallars SobiràPla d'UrgellPla de l'EstanyPrioratRibera d'EbreRipollèsSegarraSegriàSelvaSolsonèsTarragonèsTerra AltaUrgellVallès OccidentalVallès Oriental
CA|ES|EN
Diari de Catalunya logo

Diari de Catalunya

Chemical alert deactivated in Manresa after chlorine reaction

Civil Protection has closed the incident at Aqualimp company, which had generated a toxic cloud and required confinement of businesses and schools.

Generic image of a toxic cloud emerging from a chemical plant with emergency lights.
IA

Generic image of a toxic cloud emerging from a chemical plant with emergency lights.

Civil Protection has declared the end of the alert from the Special Plan for External Emergency of the Chemical Sector of Catalonia (PLASEQCAT) in Manresa, which was activated due to a chlorine reaction at the Aqualimp company.

The incident occurred at 7:06 AM in the Bufalvent industrial estate. An exothermic reaction in an external container, holding residues of pool chemicals and other substances, generated a toxic cloud. As a precautionary measure, access to the area was restricted, and nearby businesses and the schools in Castellgalí and Sant Vicenç de Castellet were ordered to shelter in place.
The swift response from emergency teams has successfully controlled the situation and deactivated the alert, thereby minimizing risks to the public and the environment.

Related News