Cancun, Q.R. — Emergency responders were at the scene of a gas explosion that left a central Cancun business in ruins. On Friday afternoon, police, firemen and Civil Protection rushed to a shopping plaza in SM 20.
Three people were treated for injuries at the scene, two of whom were transferred to hospital with burns.
The gas explosion left the entire kitchen of the business blown to pieces. According to Cancun Civil Protection, the powerful explosion also damaged surrounding businesses and vehicles.
In a statement, the Cancun fire department said the explosion happened in the back of the business, an ice cream store. The entire back of the building was found burning and blown out by the 4:00 p.m. gas leak.
“On Friday afternoon, members of the Cancun Fire Department responded to a fire in a food establishment, resulting from an explosion in the kitchen area.
“Upon arriving at the scene, personnel located an active fire in the back of the establishment, so extinguishing maneuvers were immediately carried out, managing to control the fire in its entirety.
“As a result of the incident, injured people were recorded, who were treated by medical services and transferred for evaluation. Likewise, there were damages to nearby premises and a nearby vehicle due to the impact of the event.
“The service was carried out in coordination with Cancun Civil Protection, medical services and security authorities, maintaining verification tasks to rule out additional risks.
“We reiterate the importance of checking gas installations and kitchen equipment, as well as addressing any anomaly immediately,” Bomberos Cancun reported.
The explosion was reported at Marea Helada around 4:00 p.m. Friday along Tulum Avenue near Liebre Street in central Cancun.
At least one car parked on the street had its windows blown out from the explosion.
“Proteccion Civil Cancun responded to an accident due to possible accumulation of gas in commercial premises on Av. Tulum, Sm. 20, immediately activating emergency protocols,” the municipal agency reported late Friday.
“As a result of the incident, injured people were assessed and treated by our paramedics, transferring two of them to a hospital service, while another was treated at the scene without requiring transfer.
“There were damages to nearby commercial premises and vehicles, so actions were implemented to secure the area and prevent greater risks.
“This service was carried out in coordination with Firefighters, Public Security, ERUM and experts, working together to respond to the emergency.
“We reiterate the importance of checking gas installations and reporting any anomalies to prevent this type of incident.”
