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Gas pipeline explosion due to suspected sabotage in Anaco, Venezuela

Type of event:
Chemical spill or incident

Victims

Wounded

Date

July 18, 2024

What happened

On Wednesday 17th July, 2024, an explosion was reported on a gas pipeline near the old Anaco-Cantaura highway in El Milenium sector, central area of Anzoátegui State. As indicated by the initial investigations, the explosion, which occurred during the night, was caused by a sabotage done by third parties. The fire caused by the explosion has been completely extinguished without harm to the community in the area. Neither deaths nor injuries were reported.

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