Is Spain endangered? Main disasters disintegrate? «Euro Weekly News

Spain has experienced two severe chemical incidents in the last four days that have raised more than just toxic clouds. They cause an alarm for zoning, industrial security and crisis throughout Spain. On May 7th an ammonia leak performed in Zaragoza, and on May 10th a chlorinary fire appeared in Vilanova I. La Geltru. Both incidents were contained, but the message is clear: something is deeply wrong on how Spain deals with industrial security.

In the case of one: ammonia leaks in Zaragoza

On May 7, a tank with 500 tons of ammonia ran in the profanded seafood processing plant in the Plaza Logistics Park in Zaragoza and led to a large-scale emergency reaction.

Over 500 workers were evacuated and two people were sent to the hospital due to inhalation difficulties. Emergency units moniture the weather and wind conditions to determine whether the leak is not picked up and have an effect in the vicinity of areas, especially in residential areas. It was serious and could have been much worse.

Incident two: Chlorfuer in Catalonia

Then on May 10th, just three days after a warehouse at the cleaning water pool in Vilanova I. La Geltru broke out. The location was around 70 tons of chlorine chemicals that catch fire and have released a massive poisonous cloud over five Catalan cities. One hundred thousand inhabitants in these five cities were instructed to remain indoors, the fire darkened the sky, and the emergency system for chemical reactions, plaseqcat, was activated. While there were no serious injuries, the proximity of the warehouse raised remarkable concerns: Why are dangerous chemicals stored so close to the houses?

No coincidence: a pattern

Spain's outdated zoneing and safety blind spots underline the same root problem for both events: Danger chemicals that are stored near public areas are a disaster recipe, especially with outdated or poorly enforced zoning laws – Vilanovas chlorine camp was built in an area in which the resident population grows over time. The Zaragoza industrial hub is located near transport and sales centers.

These are not damn events; They are a symptom for the slow reaction of Spain to the aging industrial infrastructure, urban growth and reactive security planning.

Spain had it Two great chemical fear in less than a weekAnd a big blackout a week before. They were contained and nobody led to deaths, but what we see is a trend, a reflection of a country that is not prepared for overlapping causes. What if a leak happens during a blackout? What if a fire breaks out with warnings? What if workers or residents breathe the toxic air before help arrives?

We have to praise the first aiders and employees who work tirelessly to fix the situation. It's not your problem. You risk your life to protect our freedom. So Spain has to act, the system must update before “almost” turns into “too late”.