Un industrial fire declared this afternoon in a Mediterranean industrial estate ship, in Albuixech (Valencia), has generated a column of smoke visible from various municipalities in the metropolitan area. As a precautionary measure, the Emergency Coordination Center has asked the nearby population to stay indoors and keep their homes sealed.
The fire started at 16 pm in a facility of storage of automotive material Located on Noria Street, several units from the Valencia Provincial Fire Consortium responded to the scene and, after hours of work, the fire was under control by nightfall, with no reports of injuries or poisoning.
Fire chronology and current status
According to sources of Provincial Fire Consortium, the flames originated in an area of warehouse and workshop, with the presence of motorcycles and batteries, and they spread rapidly through the warehouse. The action focused on confine the focus main and protect both the office area and the area with lithium batteries.
The structure of the ship came to present risk of collapse, so crews worked cautiously to attack the fire from safe positions. The dense smoke moved in the direction of the urban center of Albuixech, forcing the reinforcement of recommendations to the population.
As the hours passed, the evolution was favorable and, already at night, it was given for controlled the fire, although part of the device maintained finishing and surveillance tasks to avoid revivals punctual.
The automotive firm operates in the affected complex Onex; despite the virulence of the flames, the workers who were inside they left on their own two feet and no personal injuries were reported.
Extinguishing and safety operation
They were mobilized to the area six endowments from the Consortium from Sagunt, La Pobla de Farnals, Moncada, Torrent and Burjassot, And a sergeant or with a official in command. Units of the Firefighters from the Valencia City Council y efectivos de Local Police and Civil Guard.
The device focused on avoiding the propagation to adjacent vessels and nearby infrastructure, including Metrovalencia tracks next to the industrial estate. Security perimeters and controlled access were established while the SAMU remained in preventive detention.
The causes of the fire are being investigatedDuring the first phase, initial hypotheses circulated, but at this time there is no definitive one. official confirmation about the origin of the fire.
Recommendations to the population and air quality
In response to the smoke cloud, 112 GVA issued a notice with measures to minimize exposure. The priority is stay indoors and keep the air as clean as possible, especially in homes near the industrial estate and residential areas under the plume.
- Closing doors and windows and saddle air inlets (chimneys, hoods, grilles) to prevent the entry of smoke.
- Reduce sources of indoor pollution (combustion appliances, tobacco, vacuum cleaners and DIY).
- Decrease the physical activity both outdoors and indoors as long as the smoke persists.
- People with cardiorespiratory pathologies: Contact your health center if symptoms worsen.
- For respiratory protection against particles, use FFP2 masks (surgical masks or handkerchiefs are not effective).
- Avoid lifting ashes; wipe with a damp cloth and dampen the floor before sweeping.
El Albuixech Town Hall recommended residents to stay home until the cloud disperses and reminded them to consult the official notices Emergency and air quality channels to monitor developments.
Impact on the area and municipal notices
The smoke was visible from Valencia and from numerous points in l'Horta, Camp de Morvedre and Camp de Túria. The municipal public address system and preventive confinement notices were issued to industrial estate workers and residents.
At all times, the authorities insisted on avoid unnecessary travel toward the affected area so as not to hinder the work of emergency services and reduce exposure to smoke.
Although the fire was extinguished under control At the end of the afternoon, the teams continued working during the night to cool hot spots and secure the installation, while the work continued. technical proceedings on the origin of the accident.
After several hours of intervention, the balance sheet sums up the essentials: no personal injury, a broad and coordinated operation, preventive confinement by the large column of smoke and a fire already under control, the cause of which will be clarified by the investigations.
