False Alarm at Andorra Waste Plant: Smoke Was Water Vapour
Firefighters responded to reports of smoke at Ctrasa waste treatment plant in La Comella, but it was confirmed as harmless water vapour from.
Key Points
- Public alerts prompted firefighters to Ctrasa plant in La Comella over smoke plume.
- Plant staff confirmed situation under control; smoke was water vapour from malfunction.
- Director Jordi Farré verified stability; no fire intervention required.
- False alarm highlighted routine safety protocols; no damage or injuries.
Firefighters were called to the Ctrasa waste treatment plant in La Comella this afternoon following public alerts and reports from facility managers about a possible fire.
Residents spotted a plume of smoke rising from the site, prompting concerns over an incident at the incinerator furnace. However, on arrival, plant staff informed the responders that the situation was under control.
Jordi Farré, director of the Andorran fire service, attended the scene alongside shift supervisors and several fire crews. He confirmed that the apparent smoke was actually water vapour caused by a malfunction in some of the plant's equipment.
After verifying that everything was stable and no intervention was needed, the firefighters left the matter in the hands of Ctrasa's technicians. No damage was reported, and the episode was described as a false alarm stemming from the faulty operation.
The swift response underscored routine safety protocols at the facility, with no injuries or disruptions noted.
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