Chemical Warehouse Fire Forces 80,000 Indoors Near Seville

A major fire broke out at a chemical distribution warehouse in the La Red industrial estate in Alcalá de Guadaíra near Seville, Spain, prompting emergency warnings for residents to remain indoors due to concerns about toxic smoke. The warehouse, operated by Plainsur, stores highly flammable chemicals including ethylene, toluene, and various solvents. Authorities ordered approximately 77,000 residents to shelter in place and recommended closing windows and doors while firefighters from multiple nearby stations battled the blaze. Although the company confirmed all workers were accounted for with no injuries reported, emergency responders were still verifying this information. The fire has not yet been contained, and the cause remains under investigation. Nearby facilities were evacuated as a precaution due to the scale of the fire and the dangerous materials involved.