Massive Explosion Rocks Industrial Park Near Buenos Aires Airport,Disrupting Flights and Injuring Dozens
EZEIZA,argentina – A powerful explosion ripped through an industrial park in Ezeiza,Argentina,late Sunday evening,triggering a massive fire and sending plumes of thick smoke into the air,forcing delays and cancellations at the nearby Ministro Pistarini International Airport. At least fifteen people were hospitalized following the blast and subsequent blaze.
The explosion, which occurred around 9 p.m. local time, was followed by several smaller detonations, according to local media reports. Footage from the scene shows a colossal fireball mushrooming into the night sky, with flames continuing to climb skyward as firefighters battled to contain the inferno. The affected area includes at least five factories, including a chemical plant and a plastics plant.
Gaston granados, mayor of Ezeiza, described the scene as “huge,” stating, “The explosions and fire breaking out in the different factories are huge. We are trying to control [the fire] and extinguish it but have not been able to so far.”
Local fire chief Fabian garcia acknowledged the complexity of the situation, predicting, “It is a complex fire. It will be a long fire.”
The smoke from the fire prompted significant disruptions to air travel, with numerous flights scheduled to land at Ministro pistarini International Airport experiencing delays.
The cause of the initial explosion remains unknown, though authorities believe it originated from materials within one of the factories. The incident is currently under investigation, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
