In Brunyola, a rural farmhouse emergency unfolded this afternoon after a fire erupted, apparently sparked by a hazardous mix of chemical products. Four children staying at the site as part of a local colony program sustained injuries, with one in a serious condition and the other three in less critical states. Authorities identify the incident as the result of an accidental chemical combination, with investigators still clarifying the exact sequence of events.
A call to the Generalitat prompted firefighters to respond at 19:33, as responders worked to contain the blaze and assess broader risks to nearby residents and structures. The original alert described a dangerous chemical situation inside a farmhouse where a group of children from a colony program were located. Upon arrival, the scene quickly scaled up to ensure a safe perimeter and immediate triage for those affected, with a continuous emphasis on rapid risk assessment and preventing secondary incidents as containment and rescue operations commenced.
Two medical helicopters and five ground units from the Emergency Medical System were mobilized to support on-scene triage, transport, and advanced life support for the injured. Specialized medical teams collaborated closely with on-site firefighters to stabilize patients, prioritizing the severely injured child for rapid air evacuation to a tertiary care facility. The remaining three injured children were evacuated by ground or air as needed to facilities capable of providing pediatric emergency care and ongoing monitoring, with attention to potential inhalation or chemical exposure concerns. In the United States and Canada alike, similar responses emphasize rapid access to pediatric critical care when chemical exposures are involved, underscoring the universal priority of protecting vulnerable youths in emergencies [Source: Emergency Coordination Report].
Both Vall d’Hebron Hospital in Barcelona and Josep Trueta Hospital in Girona prepared to receive the children, ensuring dedicated pediatric and critical care resources were available on arrival. Medical personnel conducted continuous monitoring, conducted decontamination procedures if required, and carried out comprehensive evaluations for potential long-term effects related to chemical exposure. The collaboration between hospital teams and field responders aimed to optimize outcomes for the young patients while maintaining community safety, a principle echoed in emergency protocols across North America.
Fire brigades maintained ongoing oversight of the affected site, deploying four foundation units to manage structural risks and extinguish residual flames. Concurrently, responders conducted a thorough sweep of the area to detect hidden pockets of heat or flammable residues and confirm the environment was safe for medical teams and families to operate. The incident command kept open lines with regional health authorities and performed follow-up safety checks to prevent re-ignition, while investigators worked to determine the precise sequence of events that led to the fire and the chemical interaction that precipitated the emergency. Marked briefings and on-site documentation guided ongoing response procedures and future prevention measures for similar colony settings. Local authorities stressed the importance of proper storage and handling of chemical products to reduce accidental mixing in rural living arrangements.
As new information emerges, responders continue to manage the aftermath, coordinating care for the injured, supporting affected families, and reviewing safety protocols for group housing used by colony programs in rural areas. Investigators highlight the need to safeguard children during outdoor activities and to enforce strict handling and storage of chemical products. Community members are urged to stay vigilant around chemical containers and report any suspicious or hazardous conditions to emergency services promptly. Further official updates will be released as inquiries progress to provide a clear account of the incident and the measures taken to prevent recurrence. This ongoing coverage informs best practices for similar programs in both Canada and the United States, reinforcing safeguards that protect children in communal living and outdoor activity settings [Source: Public Safety Update].