Explosion at Granada’s El Fargue Ammunition Factory Prompts Emergency Response

An explosion at the ammunition factory in El Fargue, Granada, prompted a response by police, firefighters and medical services on Friday morning, Oct. 30. Demócrata reported, citing emergency-response sources who spoke to Europa Press, that the blast occurred in the facility’s incinerator area and that Spain’s 112 emergency service began receiving calls at about 9 a.m.

Reports of injuries varied as details emerged. Ideal Granada reported that four workers were lightly injured: two were treated for burns and two were taken to hospital with hearing injuries. Granada Hoy reported two people with minor injuries, while NoticiasGr said some workers were receiving care for hearing problems and that no serious injuries had been reported. The injury count had not been consistently reported in the available accounts.

Demócrata also said initial reports indicated no serious injuries. The cause of the explosion was not established in the reports, and no further details about the circumstances were available.