A coastal village in Portugal faced a flooding Sunday like no other as 600,000 gallons of red wine flowed through the streets of the small town of São Lorenco de Bairro, according to local outlets.
Two tanks owned by Levira Distillery were responsible for the deluge and video posted online showed the vino rushing down a steep hill through the town with a population of 2,000.
The alcohol torrent did not cause any injuries, causing material damage, as the red liquid flooded nearby roads, land, and entered at least one cellar, according to Portuguese newspaper Diário de Coimbra.
Local media reported spillage triggering a local environmental alert as the Anadia Fire Department made efforts to divert the wine to prevent the contamination of the nearby Certima River.
Levira Distillery apologized for the incident and said the company will take care of damages.
“We assume full responsibility for the costs associated with cleaning and repairing the damage, having teams do so immediately,” it said in a statement. “We are committed to resolving this situation as quickly as possible.”
The soil soaked with wine will be taken to a special treatment plant, according to the company.
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