A shocking fire followed by explosions shook the town of Mariano Acosta this Wednesday morning, in the Buenos Aires district of Merlo.
The accident occurred in an illegal bottle depot located on Constituentes Avenue, between Bustillos and Colombres, and left at least four people injured, in addition to serious damage to the area.
The irregular situation of the place was known to the municipality led by the ultra-Kirchnerist Gustavo Menéndez, without measures being taken to prevent it. The fire started around 6:30 and quickly led to a series of explosions that
generated panic among the neighbors. Seven fire crews worked on site to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading
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Reportedly, three adults suffered burns and remain hospitalized for clinical monitoring at the Municipal Hospital, while one minor will need surgery due to the seriousness of their injuries.
In the midst of the emergency, the owner of the place, Oscar Adrián Benítez, a 48-year-old Paraguayan immigrant, was arrested and will be investigated in the next few hours to determine his responsibility in the act.
