02 Jan 2025 | 10:42 AM UTC
Spain: Emergency services evacuate the port of Castellon de la Plana due to structure fire Jan. 2
Structure fire prompts evacuations at the port of Castellon de la Plana, Spain, as of the morning of Jan. 5; port operations disrupted.
Emergency services are deployed at the South Terminal of the port of Castellon de la Plana due to a structure fire that occurred early on Jan. 2. Port workers were evacuated as firefighter crews intervened at the scene. The fire was reportedly extinguished. No casualties were reported. The fire originated from the combustion of coal.
Port operations will likely continue to be disrupted through Jan. 2 at Castellon de la Plana. Increased security is in place in the area. Port authorities indicated that port workers will not resume work in the coming hours as a precaution.
Heed all evacuation orders. Seek updated information on road conditions if driving near the affected area; road closures and detours will likely cause increased congestion and delays near the port of Castellon de la Plana. Expect maritime operations delays.
