The affected factory was located in Soacha and distributed all types of pyrotechnic items. The explosion leaves fatalities.
One woman died and 32 other people were injured. wounds in the explosion of a factory gunpowder In the town of Soachaclose to Bogotaconfirmed its mayor, Julián Sánchez.
The explosion of the ‘El Vaquero’ factory left multiple wounded who were transferred to medical assistance centers, without their situation being known at the moment, although several were in serious condition, reported the authorities.
Several crews were transported to the site. firefightersin addition to the presence of anti-explosive units from the Police and members of the Civil Defense for a total of 200 relief units that arrived at the scene, Sánchez detailed to the media.
Almost controlled emergency
The images that circulated on social networks show a large column of white smoke, although the emergency is “80%” controlled, according to the mayor.
“At the moment we have the report of only one victim, we are waiting for the areas hot“and the public force can enter to review.
An investigation was launched to determine the causes of the explosion. In this establishment all types of articles were distributed. pyrotechnics.
