Published 07:41 IST, August 23rd 2024
Massive Fire Breaks Out at YPF-La Plata Refinery in Argentina
A massive fire broke out at Argentina's YPF-La Plata Refinery in Berriso.
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Argentina: A massive fire broke out at Argentina's YPF-La Plata Refinery in Berriso on Thursday. According to reports, the fire occurred on a line in the tank farm.
Fire Brigades from the refinery, prefecture and the cities of Berisso and Ensenada are working to bring the blaze under control.
A yellow alert committee has been activated.
La Plata is the country's largest oil refiner. The cause of the fire and if any casualties have occurred is currently unknown.
Updated 08:09 IST, August 23rd 2024