In the Seveso-classified Saipol factory, & Sète, a violent fire rages after an explosion. Seriously injured, an employee is in absolute emergency. A factory classified as Seveso "low threshold" & Sète suffered a major explosion late in the afternoon, this Wednesday, April 10. An explosion that was destroyed followed, a few minutes later, by a major fire. This industrial site risk, located in the industrial zone of the port of the Hérault town, released a thick black cloud. Several Internet users have filmed the incident before publishing their videos on social networks. 
🔴 #Hérault : explosion et #incendie en cours dans une usine SEVESO à #Sète ce mercredi. Il s’agit de l’entreprise SAIPOL. Le Centre Opérationnel Départemental est activé par la Préfecture. #explosion #SAIPOL #Seveso 📹 Kazaa Infos pic.twitter.com/HCc0lQrsK2
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The prefecture of l'Hérault has confirmedé the incident on social networks. "An explosion followed by a fire is underway within the SAIPOL company, classified as SEVESO low threshold", she said" ;eacute; on X (formerly Twitter). According to the prefecture, the incident took place within a short period of time. in the estérification (manufacture of fuel from seeds)" warehouse. The company specializes in the production of carbon-based energy and vegetable proteins. eacute;tales.
The prefecture calls on local residents to not go to the area. A secure perimeter was é installed and a departmental crisis operational center was created. activated. "We deplore " one injured at this stage in absolute emergency, an employee of the company, in the process of being transported, have also specified the authorities in a press release. In total, 200 people were arrested. éevacuated "à preventive title.