Director General of Civil Defense of the Province of Buenos Aires; Fabian Garcia We held a press conference this Saturday morning to report on the situation of the fire that broke out last night in the Ezeiza Industrial Park and had at least some impact. 7 warehouses of different companies. In a statement, he offered reassurance to nearby residents and emphasized the coordinated efforts among emergency teams.
“We want to bring peace of mind. The fire has never posed a danger to our residents.” Mr. Garcia assured and explained that although the smoke had spread throughout the area, it was not toxic. However, they recommended that anyone near the facility wear a mask. “The smoke is not toxic, but you should use protective equipment if you are in the area.” Indian.
Officials said four to five people are still being treated, all with mild symptoms due to carbon monoxide inhalation. He also noted that no one was missing or seriously injured, but some police officers suffered “very minor cuts.”
Regarding the fire situation, Garcia said that although it is not yet completely extinguished, it is under control. “The fire is not extinguished, it is contained, which means it will not leave the limit of its spread.” As detailed, the operation will involve more than 100 mobile phones and approximately 180 firefighters under unified command, in addition to Red Cross personnel and health teams.
Referring to environmental conditions, he warned that wind could blow more particles into the air. “The stronger the wind, the more smoke is blown away. It’s not toxic, but the longer you’re exposed, the more unpleasant it becomes. Anyone with eye irritation should go to SAME or a clinic.”
Garcia also noted that the location of the incident allowed for a safer deployment, saying, “Fortunately, what happened in the industrial park is that it can be moved without any city residents nearby.” He also confirmed that one of the damaged warehouses belonged to a rubber company, which intensified the fire. With the help of drones, they measured temperatures of over 500 degrees.
of Nearby highways remain closed as a precautionary measure due to smoke.continue this until visibility improves. Meanwhile, the task lasts for several days.“An ash screen with debris will be installed and control works will be carried out to avoid a restart.” Advance.
Finally, he emphasized the scale of the operation and the state’s systems’ ability to respond. “The state has the most robust system on the continent. We are overwhelmed with resources. When we arrived by air last night, we were able to have a clearer vision to draw lines of control. The first thing is to keep the fire out of its location, and that is guaranteed.”
Management of Buenos Aires Province
The Buenos Aires Provincial Ministry of Health reported that it launched an emergency operation around midnight following an explosion in the Ezeiza neighborhood. A “networked and coordinated working effort” has been arranged between the region’s state and city hospitals, which are already “ready to receive and treat all potentially affected people.”
The state’s emergency system deploys “at least 12 state mobile phones” and 15 mobile phones from affected municipalities in districts in the region “already in operation in the area.”
The Ministry of Health detailed its organization of a “triage” (classification system) to refer victims according to severity.
Green and yellow codes (mild/moderate): Referral to Hospital Cecilia Grierson (President Peron) and Hospital Néstor Kirchner (Canieras).
Orange and red codes (serious/critical): You will be treated at the Bicentenario Hospital (Esteban Echeverría), the Eurnequian Hospital (Ezeiza), and the Balstrini Hospital (La Matanza).
Salud reported that it would “continue to monitor the situation” and provide official information as soon as the operation is updated.
National strategy
The country’s government, through the Federal Agency for Emergency Emergencies (AFE), released an official statement shortly after midnight detailing the status of the deployment of federal troops and health operations due to the serious explosion and fire that occurred in the Ezeiza Industrial Park.
According to official reports, the National Ministry of Health is coordinating victim referrals and hospital preparations. The Cuenca Hospital (Nacion) is “waiting for the admission of severe burn patients with fractures.”
The AFE report details the health situation in the country:
Transport of the injured: “15 patients transferred to Monte Grande Clinic”, “3 patients transferred to Ezeiza Hospital”.
Red Code: Defined in collaboration with the Province of Buenos Aires as “The first red code is sent to the Bicentenario Hospital” (National).
Toxicological assistance: “Toxicologists from Posadas Hospital” are in contact with Cuenca Hospital “for assistance” regarding the chemistry of the fire.
Decontamination Protocol: The Bicentenario Hospital (National) activated a “decontamination protocol” and prepared “nine critical beds,” three additional stretchers, and reinforcements of personnel.
Bed availability: PAMI Network (Milstein Hospital) and Posadas Hospital (Nacion) have been activated with 7 intensive care (ICU) beds available each.
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