Key facts
- An explosion and fire occurred at Pemex's Antonio Dovali Jaime refinery in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca.
- Six workers sustained burns in the incident.
- Three of the injured are Pemex employees, and three are from a contractor company.
- Two injured Pemex workers were transferred to Mexico City for specialized care.
- The fire was reported in the cooling tower of the Hidros II plant and has been controlled.
An explosion followed by a fire occurred at the Antonio Dovali Jaime refinery in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, operated by Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex). The incident, which took place around 8:30 AM, resulted in six workers sustaining burns. Three of the injured are Pemex employees, including two women, and three are from a contractor company. The fire was located in the cooling tower of the Hidros II plant and has since been controlled, with authorities stating it poses no risk to the public. Initial reports indicated the explosion may have been caused by inadequate draining of an area before welding work commenced. The injured workers were initially treated at a Pemex hospital in Salina Cruz, with two requiring transfer to Mexico City for specialized medical attention due to considerable burns. This incident follows a previous fatality at the same refinery in May due to an explosion. Pemex has faced scrutiny regarding investment and maintenance of its aging infrastructure.