An explosion at an oil and chemical processing plant in Venezuela caused a fire.

On the afternoon of November 19th local time, an explosion and fire occurred at an oil and chemical processing plant in the northeastern state of Anzotegui, Venezuela. Preliminary information indicates that the plant's staff have been evacuated, and authorities are working to control the fire and determine the cause of the accident. Currently, there are reports of injuries, but the exact number has not been disclosed. The Venezuelan state oil company has not yet released a statement regarding the incident.