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Explosions At The Elkem Chemical Plant In The Saint Fons Chemical Valley

People are confined to buildings in the chemical valley following the explosions at 2:45 p.m. at the Elkem chemical plant, a high threshold Seveso site located in the Saint Fons chemical valley in France, on December 22, 2025. Four people are seriously injured, the A7 motorway is closed for safety reasons, and all residents in the valley and the town of Saint Fons are ordered to remain indoors. (Photo by Romain Doucelin/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#13123732
Date Taken	22 December 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Romain Doucelin/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Romain Doucelin/NurPhoto

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