Fire on a recycling company truck in Campredó: 5 units active

Five Firefighting units have intervened to extinguish a fire in the cargo of a truck in the Campredó industrial estate of Tortosa. The alert was received at 9:52 p.m. and, surprisingly, the vehicle sustained no damage.

The incident took place in the Campredó industrial estate, one of the most active estates in Tortosa, where several recycling and logistics companies are concentrated. According to the official statement from the Generalitat Firefighters, the fire was limited to the cargo and did not affect the cabin or other parts of the truck.

Details of the Firefighters' intervention

Rapid and coordinated response

A total of five units from the Generalitat Firefighters rushed to the scene with maximum urgency. The action focused on extinguishing the fire in the truck’s cargo to prevent it from spreading and causing more damage or affecting other vehicles and nearby infrastructure.

The truck remains intact

In an unexpected turn, the vehicle sustained no damage, which indicates an effective operation by the firefighters and relative luck. The cargo, probably recyclable materials, was the affected part, but no details have been given about the exact extent of the damage.

The environment and risk in industrial estates

Common hazards in Campredó

Industrial estates like Campredó host companies with flammable or combustible materials. These types of incidents are quite common and can have serious consequences if not controlled quickly.

Prevention and safety

Despite the rapid intervention, this incident reminds us that prevention in the handling and storage of cargo is key to avoiding greater risks. Coordination between companies and emergency services becomes vital to protect the industrial fabric and worker safety.

Reactions and case follow-up

Official sources and statements

The Generalitat Firefighters have promptly reported the status of the fire and its extinguishing through social media. No injuries or material damage have been reported beyond the affected truck.

Local impact and alerts

Neighbors and workers in the estate have been alerted by authorities, and no other related incidents have been recorded. It remains to be seen if the investigation will determine the exact origin of the fire and if additional measures can be taken.

Let no more trucks burn due to a stroke of bad luck. Or recycling.

Source of the article: Generalitat Firefighters