The article reports that a major fire caused by powerful explosions at an industrial park in Ezeiza, near Buenos Aires, has been contained. More than 20 people were injured—22 treated at hospital—including a heart attack patient and a pregnant woman; most have been discharged. Thick black and orange smoke rose over the area, shattering some windows; authorities evacuated families and are monitoring air quality. Officials say up to five factories were affected and at least one building was destroyed, while firefighters continue to work at the scene.
Massive Industrial Blaze Contained After Explosions Near Buenos Aires
The article reports that a major fire caused by powerful explosions at an industrial park in Ezeiza, near Buenos Aires, has been contained. More than 20 people were injured—22 treated at hospital—including a heart attack patient and a pregnant woman; most have been discharged. Thick black and orange smoke rose over the area, shattering some windows; authorities evacuated families and are monitoring air quality. Officials say up to five factories were affected and at least one building was destroyed, while firefighters continue to work at the scene.
04:14 PM, 11/16/2025Society
Large Fire at Ezeiza Industrial Park Contained After Powerful Explosions
A large fire, triggered by a series of powerful explosions at an industrial park in Ezeiza—about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Buenos Aires and close to the country’s busiest international airport—has been contained, provincial authorities said on Saturday.
Emergency response and injuries: Local officials said more than 20 people sustained mostly minor injuries; hospital sources reported 22 patients were treated, including one who suffered a heart attack and a pregnant woman with respiratory problems. Most injured have since been discharged.
Fabian Garcia, director of Civil Defense for Buenos Aires province, said the fire "has not yet been fully extinguished but it is contained, which means it will not spread beyond the limits where it is currently burning." He added the incident "had violent characteristics, but the situation was never out of control to the point of posing a risk to the population."
Thick black and orange smoke columns rose hundreds of metres into the night sky, visible from surrounding areas, and many residents reported shattered windows and minor damage to nearby buildings. Ezeiza mayor Gaston Granados said families were being evacuated and that the explosions and fires affecting different factory units were "huge." He also reported damage to his own nearby home.
Site details and environmental concerns: Local media said at least five factories in the industrial park were hit; AFP reporters saw at least one factory building reduced to ashes. The complex houses manufacturers of tyres, chemical products and other goods. Authorities are monitoring air quality; smoke particles have raised concerns, though Garcia said it is "not an extremely dangerous situation."
Firefighters continued battling the blaze into early Saturday while containment held, and investigations into the cause of the explosions and the extent of property and environmental damage were under way.