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Pinturas Ferroluz Warehouse Fire Under Control in Cantabria as Crews Tackle Estuary Runoff

Authorities maintain PLATERCANT level 1 to concentrate operations on halting chemical runoff.

Overview

  • Emergency services contained the overnight blaze at the Los Tánagos industrial estate and kept it in a control phase after a highly virulent start fed by combustible materials.
  • The Government of Cantabria activated PLATERCANT situation 1 and issued a localized Es-Alert with targeted health advice for vulnerable groups to limit outdoor activity and keep windows closed.
  • Reinforcements were requested for water supply and firefighting support, including Asturias and Seve Ballesteros crews, with the regional helicopter Maya Dama conducting water drops.
  • Firefighters shifted focus to stopping spills that reached the Tina Menor estuary, while the Guardia Civil managed access around a cordoned perimeter.
  • Businesses near the site remained closed during operations, including the ITV service, a supermarket, a sports center, and local workshops.