At least three people died in an explosion that sparked a fire at an oil refinery in the south of Argentina, local authorities said on Thursday. Reuters
Workers from the New American Oil refinery watch smoke rising after an explosion killed several colleagues. Reuters
The blast occurred in the early hours of Thursday. Reuters
Firefighters work to keep the flames from spreading to adjoining tanks. Reuters
The blaze destroyed six lorries, the mayor said. Reuters
Medical responders stand outside the New American Oil refinery in southern Argentina. Reuters
A local trade union called for an immediate strike after "repeated situations" at plants in the sector. Reuters
Nearby schools were evacuated, the local government said.
AFP
In this photo released by Telam news agency firefighters fight a fire at a refinery in Plaza Huincul, Neuquen province, Argentina, on September 22, 2022. - At least three people died in an explosion that sparked a fire at an oil refinery in the south of Argentina, local authorities said on Thursday. (Photo by TELAM / AFP) / Argentina OUT / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT AFP PHOTO / TELAM - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
The blaze at the New American Oil refinery. AFP
Firefighters battle the blaze. AP
At least three people died in an explosion that sparked a fire at an oil refinery in the south of Argentina, local authorities said on Thursday. Reuters
Workers from the New American Oil refinery watch smoke rising after an explosion killed several colleagues. Reuters
The blast occurred in the early hours of Thursday. Reuters
Firefighters work to keep the flames from spreading to adjoining tanks. Reuters
The blaze destroyed six lorries, the mayor said. Reuters
Medical responders stand outside the New American Oil refinery in southern Argentina. Reuters
A local trade union called for an immediate strike after "repeated situations" at plants in the sector. Reuters
Nearby schools were evacuated, the local government said.
AFP
In this photo released by Telam news agency firefighters fight a fire at a refinery in Plaza Huincul, Neuquen province, Argentina, on September 22, 2022. - At least three people died in an explosion that sparked a fire at an oil refinery in the south of Argentina, local authorities said on Thursday. (Photo by TELAM / AFP) / Argentina OUT / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT AFP PHOTO / TELAM - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS