PARIS (Reuters) -A fire broke out at a chlorine factory in southern France on Sunday, raising the risk of toxic fumes and prompting authorities to order nearby residents to stay indoors. <\/p>\n
The plant, operated by HydraPro, is used to produce chlorine for swimming pools. The local authority urged anyone within around a kilometre of the factory to stay inside and close their doors and windows.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the winds are blowing north, the smell of chlorine can be felt,\u201d the prefecture said, though it noted that the smell itself was not a public safety risk.<\/p>\n
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The plant is classified a \u201cseveso\u201d site under a directive that requires European Union member states to identify factories that handle dangerous substances.<\/p>\n
Firefighters have been dispatched and are expected to be joined by a specialised team, the local authority said.<\/p>\n
The chemical factory is located in the French town of L\u00e9denon, about 28 kilometres (17.3 miles) south-west of Avignon.<\/p>\n
(Reporting by Forrest CrellinEditing by Christina Fincher)<\/p>\n
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