The Buenos Aires Ministry of the Environment has published a preliminary report on the work carried out after the fire that affected the fire. Ezeiza Industrial Center. Government engineers installed real-time monitoring equipment to measure how the incident affected the atmosphere in the area and nearby areas.
Initial records did not show levels of toxic compounds posing a health risk to the community, but did reveal conditions associated with intense burning. The installed equipment detected fine particles, both coarse particles and respirable fractions, as well as various gases associated with industrial processes. In addition to this, rapid management of certain substances using portable equipment was also carried out.
The evaluated compounds included highly volatile organic and chemical derivatives such as phosphine, cyanide gas, ammonia, aldehydes, aromatic hydrocarbons, and other solvents used in production activities.
Initial reports suggest that high concentrations of suspended solids may have caused eye irritation, throat discomfort, or a feeling of suffocation. Monitoring by firefighters, incident wardens and civil defenders continues and information will be updated as the investigation progresses.
The Environmental Portfolio reminded people that if they develop symptoms such as a persistent cough, stinging eyes, headache or difficulty breathing, they can contact the State Toxicology Center (0800-222-9911).
No report until Monday
A judge ruled that testing cannot be conducted until Monday. The fire that started at Logischem’s premises spread to several nearby businesses, including Iron Mountain, Larroca Minera, Almacén de Frío, Aditivos Alimentarios, and Sinteplast, causing significant damage to the facility and impacting nearby homes.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the incident, as the investigation is pending until containment efforts are completed and could continue into Monday. More than 500 personnel and 70 firefighters are taking part in the operation, supported by ambulances, federal police, Buenos Aires and civil defense personnel.
Prosecutor Florencia Belloc of UFI 1 in Ezeiza will lead the investigation together with the Buenos Aires Fire Department and the Scientific Police. Roberto Weiss, president of the Ezeiza Industrial Union, called the fire “dangerous” and noted that the fire destroyed structures and chemicals at several companies.
Buenos Aires civil defense chief Fabian García said there was no risk of toxic clouds for residents, but warned that airborne particles could have an impact if exposed for a long time.
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