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Fire at plastics company mobilizes 41 operatives

Observador7 September 2026 at 13:47

A fire broke out at a plastics sector company, mobilizing a significant emergency response. The alert was given at 10:53 AM, with 41 operatives at the scene supported by 14 vehicles.

The causes of the fire remain unknown, according to the company's managing partner. The fire caused no victims, although material damages were not specified in the article.

The firefighting operation had a high number of human and material resources, suggesting the significant size of the flames at the plastics company facility.

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