Poison cloud after explosions: 60,000 Madrid residents in danger!

Poison cloud after explosions: 60,000 Madrid residents in danger!

Azuqueca de Henares, Spanien - Several explosions occurred today in a battery plant northeast of Madrid. The authority has released a poisonous cloud that led to around 60,000 inhabitants in the cities of Azuqueca de Henares, Cabanillas del Campo and Alovera. The residents received the warnings from their cell phones and included urgent instructions: houses should not leave, windows and doors should be closed and air conditioning systems are parked. According to [Exxpress.at] (https://exxpress.at/news/giftwolke-nach- explosions-in-batterwerk-bei-madrid-60-000-menschen-warn/), video recordings of the situation can be seen on which a large, dark smoke cloud hovers over the burning complex.

The affected work is located in an industrial area of ​​Azuqueca de Henares, about 50 kilometers from Madrid. It is a system that specializes in the recycling of lithium batteries, as daily spiegel.de. Despite the dramatic situation, there are no reports about injuries in the company or in the area. The exact cause of the accident has so far been unclear.

emergency measures and recommendations

In connection with such incidents, it is crucial to establish suitable emergency measures. In its article seco.admin.ch, the Directorate for Switzerland offers important recommendations for companies that deal with chemicals. It is advised to join industry solutions, offer support for health protection and deal with dangerous chemicals.

companies are encouraged to implement preventive measures and emergency plans. For this purpose, various checklists are available, which include information on safety data sheets, operating instructions and the safe storage and disposal of chemicals. These assistance are particularly important in order to be able to react appropriately in the event of an emergency.