Overview

• An explosion and subsequent fire occurred at Plainsur’s chemical distribution warehouse in Alcalá de Guadaíra, southeast of Seville, on May 14, 2025, around 1:20 p.m.
• Emergency services evacuated the site and advised residents to stay indoors with windows and doors closed due to concerns over the smoke's chemical composition.
• A thick black smoke plume rose from the warehouse, which stores highly flammable compounds such as ethylene, toluene, and industrial solvents.
• No injuries or entrapments have been reported, and all warehouse personnel have been accounted for, according to emergency officials.
• Authorities are actively monitoring air quality to assess potential health risks for nearby residents while shelter-in-place advisories remain in effect.