00:25Did Iran hit Mexico's oil refinery?
00:29A massive fire erupted at one of Mexico's most important energy facilities, but there
00:35is no evidence of any foreign attack.
00:38Dramatic visuals show flames tearing through the petroleum coke storage area at the Olmeca
00:45refinery in Paralliso, Tabasco.
00:47Bright orange fire and dense smoke could be seen from miles away, raising immediate concerns
00:54about safety and potential damage.
00:56The refinery, operated by Pemex, is a key part of Mexico's energy infrastructure, designed
01:04to process up to 340,000 barrels of oil per day.
01:09Emergency response teams moved in quickly.
01:12Around 150 personnel, including Pemex units, the Navy, Army forces, and local responders,
01:20were deployed to contain the blaze.
01:22Within hours, officials confirmed the fire was brought under control and fully extinguished.
01:28Crucially, there were no injuries, no fatalities, and no explosions reported.
01:35Authorities stated that the fire was limited to the coke storage area and did not spread to
01:40the main processing units, preventing what could have been a far more serious incident.
01:45Still, the dramatic footage quickly fueled speculation online.
01:51Some social media posts began linking the fire to broader geopolitical tensions, raising questions
01:57about possible external involvement or sabotage.
02:01But there is no evidence to support those claims.
02:05Officials have made it clear.
02:07There is no indication of any foreign attack or connection to international conflicts.
02:12No drones, no missiles, no external actors have been identified.
02:18Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, confirmed that the situation was handled promptly and remains
02:24under control.
02:25The cause of the fire, however, is still unknown.
02:29Pemex has described it as an internal incident within the coke storage area, with safety protocols
02:35activated immediately.
02:38Investigations are now underway to determine exactly what triggered the blaze.
02:43This marks the second fire linked to the facility in recent weeks, following a deadly incident in March,
02:50adding to ongoing concerns about safety and operational stability at the site.
02:55For now, operations remain unaffected, but questions remain.
03:00What caused the fire, and could it happen again?
03:03As investigations continue, authorities are urging the public to rely on verified information,
03:10while the refinery returns to normal operations.
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