Venezuela: Explosion at oil pipeline in Anzoátegui state April 4

Event

An explosion was reported along an oil pipeline run by the state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela in Anzoátegui state at approximately 12:00 (local time) on Thursday, April 4. The blast occurred near Urica, causing a fire to break out at a refueling station near Troncal 13, the highway that connects Anzoátegui state to Monagas state. Authorities have closed the highway in the area as a precaution and firefighters have deployed to contain the fire. Residual traffic disruptions are expected in the coming hours. The cause of the explosion is still being investigated.

Advice

Individuals in the area are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the area of the fire, plan alternative routes, and obey all instructions issued by the local authorities.