Industrial fire in Spain releases toxic chlorine cloud, forcing 160,000 residents indoors across five towns

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Over 160,000 residents near Barcelona, Spain were ordered to stay indoors due to a toxic chlorine cloud released from a fire at a pool cleaning product storage facility in Vilanova i la Geltru. The fire, potentially caused by a lithium battery, prompted a large emergency response. Authorities confirmed no casualties and are monitoring the toxic gas cloud. The affected area spans five municipalities, and while chlorine is difficult to ignite, it's also challenging to extinguish.