After the explosion that shook the Patagonia brewery in Bariloche, authorities continue to investigate what triggered the accident which left a worker fighting for his life. The incident occurred last Wednesday, apparently caused by turning on a stove in the kitchen, according to statements from the company.
As a result of the explosion, an employee identified as Rodríguez, 27, He was seriously injured and is currently in critical condition at the San Carlos sanatorium in Bariloche.
From the health establishment they indicated that he underwent surgery and that He had “25 to 30% of his body surface burned.”
The prognosis remains reserved and serious, as reported by the Public Ministry, and “confirmation of the expertise carried out by a registered gas technician is awaited.”
“This expertise may yield more conclusive results” with which it will be possible to continue advancing in the investigation, sources from the prosecutor’s office indicated.
Explosion in a Bariloche brewery: what happened
The site, located on the Circuito Chico, at kilometer 24, is a common point of visit for tourists. After the fact, it remains closed. “Until new notice«, they communicated from the company on their social networks.
The incident occurred on Wednesday around 7 p.m. The ignition of a burner caused the fire in the kitchen area, they said from the company. As a result of the explosion, one employee was seriously injured.
From the entity they indicated that at that time there were no clients.
