Pemex confirms tragic toll of fire on Campeche platform

Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) confirmed that the fire on the Akal-B platformwhich occurred yesterday in Campeche, left a balance one dead and 13 people injured.

As we reported, on Saturday followingnoon an accident was reported in the Akal-B platform of the Cantarell Production Asset (APC), in the Campeche Sound.

Explosion on Campeche oil platform?

Images of the fire were spread on social networks, which was attributed to an explosionbut there was not much official information.

This Sunday, Pemex issued a statement specifying the balance of affected workers in the fire.

However, he clarified that inspection and evaluation continue in the area to establish the causes of the incident.

They will also serve to determine the actions that allow the restoration of the operation of the Processing Center.

Tragic balance of the fire on the Campeche platform

About the people affected by the fire On the platform, the newsletter specifies the following:

Five Pemex workers

• 2 have first and second degree burn injuries, they are in stable health condition.
• 2 suffered bruises and their health is also stable.
• 1 worker will be taken to Mexico City for treatment due to his serious health condition.

Three workers from the DIAVAZ company:

• 3 workers were evaluated at a Social Security hospital and were discharged.

Six workers from the COTER company:

• 1 worker was evaluated at a Social Security hospital and discharged.
• 3 workers have first and second degree burn injuries and are hospitalized in the same institution, in stable condition.
• 1 worker is hospitalized in serious condition.
• 1 worker died.

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