Illegal Gas Facility Explosion Leaves Injured and Homes Destroyed After Massive Blast

Explosion at illegal gas facility

Four people confirmed injured

Homes destroyed by fire

According to El Heraldo de México, an explosion at an illegal gas facility in Mariano Acosta, Argentina, left at least four people injured and several homes destroyed after a fire that burned for hours and caused panic among residents.

The incident highlights the risks of operating unauthorized gas installations and their immediate impact on residential communities.

Explosion shakes residential area in Mariano Acosta

PANIC IN THE SUBURBS
Explosion and fire at a gas cylinder storage site in Mariano Acosta.
Cylinders reportedly exploded and were launched into the air.
Flames reached nearby homes.
Multiple fire crews worked to control the blaze.#MarianoAcosta #BuenosAires #Argentina pic.twitter.com/tNtiwfIKo4

— Mario Moray Tv (@Mario_Moray) March 25, 2026

The incident occurred shortly before 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at a location on Constituyentes Avenue, between Bustillos and Colombres.

The blast triggered a large emergency response, with firefighters rushing to extinguish the fire.

A massive column of smoke could be seen from various parts of the area.

Residents began sharing videos on social media showing the scale of the disaster.

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According to witness accounts, the fire may have started when someone attempted to plug in an electric kettle inside the illegal gas facility.

That action allegedly triggered the initial explosion.

A resident identified as Cristian described fleeing with his children:

“I grabbed my kids and ran. The gas cylinders started flying like projectiles and landing in the street,” he told El Clarín.

Four injured and significant damage

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According to La Nación, at least four people were injured.

They include three men aged 41, 47, and 38, as well as an 18-year-old teenager.

The young man is in critical condition due to head injuries.

The fire lasted approximately two hours.

The illegal gas facility was completely destroyed.

Several nearby homes also suffered structural damage.

Affected residents are still unable to return to their homes.

They must wait for guidance from Civil Protection authorities and alternative housing arrangements.

Manager arrested for illegal operation

Argentina gas explosion in Mariano Acosta – PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK

The manager of the facility was arrested after authorities confirmed the site was operating illegally.

He is a 48-year-old man.

The suspect admitted to buying and reselling gas cylinders from different brands.

Authorities are investigating his responsibility in the incident.

He is expected to be formally questioned on Thursday, March 26.

Judicial authorities will determine the exact causes of the explosion and the charges he may face.

The case has raised serious concerns among local residents about the dangers associated with clandestine operations, reinforcing the impact of the Argentina gas explosion.