Catastrophic Explosion Rocks Chemical Warehouse Near Seville, Thousands Advised to Stay Indoors Amid Toxic Smoke Crisis
Alcalá de Guadaíra, Spain — A powerful explosion shook a chemical warehouse operated by Plainsur on May 14, 2025, igniting a significant fire and sending a towering plume of dark smoke into the sky. The explosion, which occurred around 1:20 p.m. local time, raised immediate alarms about public safety, as the smoke was reported visible from over 49 miles away. Local authorities responded quickly, issuing urgent alerts to approximately 25,000 residents living within a 1.8-mile …