> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Chemical Incident Evacuates 40 at Henkel Plant - URL: https://barna.news/chemical-incident-evacuates-40-at/ - Published: 2026-10-28T14:27:08.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-28T14:27:08.000Z - Description: Forty workers were evacuated from Henkel's Montornès del Vallès facility after an unforeseen chemical reaction caused a smoke release. - Author: Barna.News - Tags: accident, Catalonia Forty employees were evacuated from the Henkel plant in Montornès del Vallès on Wednesday 28th October 2026 following a chemical incident caused by an unforeseen reaction within the facility. The event prompted the activation of Catalonia's chemical emergency plan, PLASEQCAT, by Protecció Civil de la Generalitat. A dense column of smoke was observed inside the industrial complex, triggering immediate safety protocols. The company responded by activating its internal Self-Protection Plan (PAU), leading to the orderly evacuation of personnel from the affected area. No injuries or external damage have been reported, and emergency services confirm the incident remained contained within the factory perimeter. > The situation poses no risk to the surrounding population or neighbouring municipalities. Technical teams continue to monitor the site to ensure safe conditions and a full return to normal operations. The PLASEQCAT plan, formally known as the Pla d’emergència exterior del sector químic de Catalunya, provides a coordinated response framework for serious accidents involving hazardous substances in industrial establishments. It establishes procedures for inter-agency coordination, resource deployment, and protective measures for people, infrastructure, and the environment, as detailed in the 2025 update published by the Direcció General de Protecció Civil. --- ## What this means for local residents Residents in Montornès del Vallès and nearby areas were not affected by the incident. There is no ongoing risk, and no protective measures such as shelter-in-place orders were issued. The plant is located within an industrial zone, and local authorities confirmed the smoke did not disperse beyond the site. For more information on chemical safety planning in Catalonia, the official PLASEQCAT documentation is available via the [Generalitat’s public safety repository](https://dsp.interior.gencat.cat/handle/20.500.14007/4266?ref=barna.news). --- *Sources:* [*CatalunyaPress*](https://www.catalunyapress.es/articulo/municipios/2026-10-28/6068898-incidente-quimico-planta-henkel-montorns-valls-obliga-evacuar-40-empleados?ref=barna.news)*,* [*Generalitat de Catalunya*](https://dsp.interior.gencat.cat/handle/20.500.14007/4266?ref=barna.news)*.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [Sant Cugat Allocates Over €1m to Repair Rain Damage](https://barna.news/sant-cugat-allocates-over-1m-to-repair/) - [B-20 and AP-7 Traffic Disruptions in Barcelona](https://barna.news/b-20-and-ap-7-traffic-disruptions-in/)