Massive Explosion Destroys Oil Refinery, Leaving People Injured and 'Homeless' in Indonesia

Massive Explosion Destroys Oil Refinery, Leaving People Injured and ‘Homeless’ in Indonesia

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 30/03/2021 at 16:03

Explosão refinaria / Fonte: reprodução Google

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An Explosion Caused a Large Fire at the Balongan Refinery in Indonesia. At Least 22 People Were Injured and Nearly a Thousand People Were Evacuated.

Several explosions caused by a large fire at the Balongan refinery, Indramayu, Indonesia, resulted in at least 22 injuries and forced the evacuation of around 950 people. Images shared on social media show a hell of flames and smoke. In Brazil, Tank Cars Loaded with Fuel Caught Fire Yesterday (29) Near Replan, Petrobras Refinery in Paulínia

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At least four people, “who were passing by, suffered burns and were hospitalized in intensive care,” reported a representative from the company owning that unit, Pertamina.

A source from the fire department, quoted by the channel “News Asia 24,” said that the fire did not spread to the residential areas surrounding the refinery.

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Cause of the Explosion at the Oil Refinery Is Unknown

Pertamina stated in a note that the fire at the refinery, which can process 125,000 barrels per day, occurred during a storm.

“The cause of the fire is unknown, but there was heavy rain and lightning during the incident,” said Pertamina.

The state oil company said it was shutting down the refinery and conducting a “flow control of oil” to prevent further spread. It stated that fuel supply was not interrupted due to the fire.

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Massive Explosion Destroys Oil Refinery, Leaving People Injured and ‘Homeless’ in Indonesia

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