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Watch: Fireball launched into the sky after explosion at alcohol factory
A tank at an alcohol factory in Mexico City exploded yesterday shooting a large fireball into the sky, leaving one person injured and a further 2,000 people evacuated from their homes.
The country’s secretary of civil protection, Fausto Lugo, said that the fire was contained in around two hours.
Controlado el incendio de fábrica de alcohol por Bomberos, se tiene una persona lesionado, 2000 personas evacuadas @SPCCDMX pic.twitter.com/Se18Ud3ArA
— Fausto Lugo (@FaustoLugo) October 22, 2018
The explosion occurred on Naranjo Street and Eje 2 Norte, in the Atlampa area of Mexico City.
The cause of the blaze remains unknown and an investigation is underway.