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EXPLOSION and fire rock Mexican oil refinery in Veracruz state Mexico
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EXPLOSION and fire rock Mexican oil refinery in Veracruz state Mexico
A fire has broken out at a Pemex oil refinery in Minatitlan, a town in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Video from the scene shows a plume of black smoke as the facility is engulfed in flames. No casualties have yet been reported.
The incident occurred at the Petroleos Mexicano (Pemex) refinery, named after former Mexican president Lazaro Cardenas. Black smoke, flames and repeated explosions can be seen and heard in videos that made rounds on social media on Wednesday.
Mexico’s safety, energy and environment regulator ASEA reportedd that the blaze started in a gasoline transfer pump. The watchdog said that it would inspect the facility in wake of the fire to “verify security conditions.”
One photograph in particular is going viral, showing a Pemex worker scrambling to shut off a valve as a fireball explodes behind him.
Pemex said the fire appeared to be under control, adding, “Fortunately, it is confirmed that there are no fatalities or serious injuries.”
Not fortunate, a miracle!
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