He was sitting in his apartment when a one-ton lump of metal dropped out of the sky (via toofab)
Investigators said the blast was likely caused by a chemical accident. Surrounding residents were initially warned to stay indoors; however officials said no toxic material was released.
The Industrias Químicas del Óxido de Etileno plant produces the gas ethylene oxide - used to make antifreeze, pesticides and sterilizing agents - and the liquid propylene oxide — used to make plastics — both of which are extremely flammable.
Dozens of firefighters were scrambled, spending all of Tuesday night and Wednesday morning tackling the blaze, and spraying water on the remaining intact vats of the volatile chemicals to keep them cool and prevent further explosions. Roads and public transport in the surrounding areas were closed as a precaution, and did not reopen until the following day.
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