A busy Sunday in Segovia due to a Accidental fire in the Hontoria Industrial EstateThe incident took place at the facilities of the firm MinerÃa Urbana EconomÃa Circular, a center specializing in the treatment and recovery of electric accumulators.
The emergency unfolded during the morning, causing a impressive cloud of black smoke which could be seen from various points in the city of Segovia. This situation caused a momentary scare among the residents, although the authorities were quick to reassure the public.
Emergency deployment and fire control
To control the flames, they mobilized three fire crews from SegoviaThey worked against the clock to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings. The operation also had the support of the Local Police and the National Police, who were responsible for closing off the area and managing perimeter security.
Chronologically, the situation began to stabilize around 15:25 p.m., at which point the fire was brought under control. strictly controlledFinally, the rescue teams gave the total extinguishment notice at about 16:08 pm, after confirming that there were no active hotspots left.
Material damages and company activity
Regarding losses, the balance sheet focuses solely on material losses, since no injuries were reportedThe fire affected a plot of land. lithium batteries Two vehicles that were inside the building, including a truck whose cab was completely burned out.
The affected company is an authorized manager that performs sustainability-critical tasks, such as disassembly and separation of components from batteries sourced from:
- Electric and hybrid cars.
- Electric scooters and bicycles.
- Motorcycles, computers and mobile phones.
Because lithium is a particularly problematic material and highly flammableFirefighters maintained a surveillance operation throughout the rest of the afternoon. This was done to prevent any outbreaks caused by a thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries, something common in this type of chemical.
The incident ended without major complications, the impact being limited to the destruction of internal material and vehicles, while emergency services confirmed that the air and environment did not present any risks to citizens.
