On October 30, an explosion occurred at the El Farge ammunition plant on the outskirts of Granada, Spain. According to emergency services, the first reports of a loud blast reached the 112 dispatch center around 9:00 AM. Local police in Granada specified that the detonation took place in the gunpowder workshop — an isolated restricted-access zone where unauthorized persons are not allowed under safety regulations. Units of the National Police, fire brigades, and the TEDAX special bomb disposal squad immediately rushed to the scene.
Injured and Emergency Response
As a result of the explosion, three people sustained injuries. All victims reportedly suffered minor hearing damage and were taken to the hospital for medical evaluation. Law enforcement established two security perimeters at the site, and rescue services set up an operational headquarters directly on the facility's grounds. Meanwhile, traffic on the A-92 highway connecting Granada with other regions was not blocked.
Union Version and Incident Circumstances
According to preliminary information from the UGT union, the incident occurred during a scheduled technical test, which is a standard procedure for this type of production. The area, according to the union, had been cordoned off in advance, so no people were in the immediate vicinity of the epicenter. Specialists who inspected the surrounding area did not record any serious or structural damage to neighboring residential buildings.
About the Facility and Security Regime
The El Farge plant belongs to the Slovak company MSM Group, employing about 300 people. The facility operates under a strict security regime: employees pass through metal detectors daily, and bringing mobile phones onto the premises is strictly prohibited. Following the incident, the plant was closed for the rest of the day. Footage from the scene shows National Police officers cordoning off the area and working with equipment.
Context: Production for Ukraine and Regional Incidents
According to available data, since the beginning of the full-scale conflict, the plant has focused primarily on manufacturing various caliber ammunition and rocket components for supply to Ukraine. In this context, media outlets recalled a recent fire at a factory in Poland that produces drones for the Ukrainian and Polish armies, where a person in a balaclava was reportedly captured on camera entering the grounds. These events highlight heightened interest in defense manufacturing in the region and tighten security requirements at similar facilities.
