Domestic gas cylinders to be checked after explosions

The political organization We Organized Chose asked the Venezuelan regime to review urgently the sale and distribution of domestic gas cylinders in the country.

The request follows several serious incidents involving cylinder explosions, which have resulted in numerous casualties, according to a press release.

Since January 2024, At least four explosions of domestic gas cylinders have been recorded in Venezuela, with a balance of 18 dead and 36 injured.

The most recent explosion It happened on September 9 in the Caricuao parish, in Caracas, where three people died and five others were injured.

Coromoto Ramos, coordinator of the NOE Unit, said in a statement that the deterioration of the gas cylinders is evident, as they are corroded or worn out by time.

He stressed the urgency of reviewing both the sale and distribution of these cylinders to prevent future accidents and ensure the safety of citizens.

What are the recent cases?

September 9, Caricuao, Caracas: Three people died and five were injured due to a gas explosion.

September 5, Manzanares, Miranda: A gas leak explosion left one person injured and affected several structures in the building.

August 12, El Bambú, Petare: A gas cylinder explosion left 13 dead and 22 injured.

January 1, Anzoátegui: Two people were killed and eight injured in a similar explosion.

The organization insists that they be carried out Regular inspections and improved maintenance of gas cylinders domestic to avoid further tragedies like those that have already occurred in the country.

The situation has raised concerns among the population, who rely on gas cylinders for their daily needs. It has been warned that the lack of maintenance and deterioration of the cylinders pose a significant risk to public safety.