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Zierbena "There is no health risk", according to the City Council

The City Council has stated that the preventive recommendations issued by the Department of Health of the Basque Government are limited to Muskiz and Abanto, and that "the activity of the municipality is developing in a normal manner".

MUSKIZ (BIZKAIA), 26/01/2026.- Vista parcial de la refinería de Petronor en Muskiz. El lehendakari, Imanol Pradales (i), acompañado del consejero de Industria, Transición Energética y Sostenibilidad, Mikel Jauregi, han visitado este lunes las instalaciones de la compañía en este localidad vizcaína. EFE/ Miguel Toña
Petronor's facility in Muskiz, near Zierbena, where there was an incident. Stock Photo: EFE

The recommendations for benzene leakage in Petronor Muskiz and Abanto remain in force despite the decline in benzene levels in the last few hours. The Zierbena City Council, located next to Muskiz, has stated that there is no health risk in the village and has sent a message of tranquillity to the population. 

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