Explosion En Catano Puerto Rico!

An explosion en Catano Puerto Rico has hit the Caribbean Petroleum Gulf Oil Center. The Explosion en Catano Puerto near San Juan’s bay has destroyed a section of the highway.
Here is the latest on the Catano Puerto Rico Explosion.
At 12:30 am local time, 30 tanks at the Caribbean Petroleum Oil Center owned by Gulf exploded. Officials feared more tank could explode prompting the rush to move dozens of oil trucks out the area. The concern now is the effort for containment.
Health reps reportedly say to keep your windows shut to avoid contact with the smoke. Catano is located on the other side of the bay from San Juan.
Officials announced that employees on the Center are safe. They report minor injuries and some evacuations. The flames now are miles high. FAA officials have restricted air traffic in the area. Communities downwind from the smoke have been evacuated.
Still developing …
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