The Security, Energy and Environment Agency (ASEA) reported this Thursday that ilaunched an exhaustive investigation to find out what caused the explosion that caused severe injuries to Thalia “N”, after his apartment, located in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, exploded due to gas accumulation.
In a statement, ASEAN noted that carry out the corresponding procedures in order to determine “the possible acts or omissions that could have given rise to the reported incident.” Likewise, he reported that he seeks coordination with the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Tamaulipas and Civil Protection, state and municipal authorities respectively; in addition to federal government institutions such as the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), with the objective of contributing to the clarification of the facts.
“The ASEA will continue with the review of permits, licenses and authorizations for the Natural Gas Distribution Systems in that region,” stated the statement, reaffirming its commitment to apply a “zero tolerance” policy against actions that put the well-being of residents at risk. people, the environment and safety in hydrocarbon sector facilities.
Thalía “N’s” brother, journalist Salvador Martí, reported through his account on the social network His apartment exploded due to a strong accumulation of gas.
According to what was narrated by the communicator, on June 29, 2023, Thalía arrived at her apartment in Matamoros in the morning, and when she entered and closed the door, the place exploded: “She was able to run, her clothes and chest were on fire and she was screaming, a neighbor luckily threw a bucket of water at her to put it out, a miracle,” the journalist wrote.
Through a “thread” he reported that, according to the expert reports, The reason for said explosion was due to gas accumulation in the bathroom of the home, However, the house did not have such an installation: the boiler and stove were electric. The only nearby source of gas he found was the Natural Gas line of the French company Engie, which runs 60cm from the sidewalk right in front of the home, and against which a lawsuit was filed, demanding that he be held responsible for the damages that Thalía suffered.
Due to injuries, The young woman has required more than 15 painful surgerieswhich have cost more than 40 million pesos.
“In the last 3 years in Matamoros natural gas leaks have been constant, Civil Protection has more than 300 reports of Engie Gas leaks, the ASEA has a record of 3. ENGIE is obliged to report leaks to the authority and in this document “Officially, many more are needed.” Martí informed.
The journalist pointed out that Engie confirmed that they will not be held responsible and dismissed the case, ensuring that “There are no elements that substantiate said responsibility.”
“I was shocked, the investigation file says otherwise, either their staff does not know everything or they deliberately lied. “I have the proof.” pointed out
