Overview
- The Cajamarquilla refinery, which caught fire Wednesday morning, sent a thick column of black smoke over Huachipa and prompted reports of explosions.
- Firefighters deployed at least five units and said the blaze was under control near 10 a.m. local time.
- Local residents reported people with burn injuries, though health officials have not released an official count.
- Authorities have not determined the cause, with one outlet citing a possible short circuit in an internal electrical area under technical review.
- The refinery processes zinc and other metals and is among Peru’s largest such facilities, raising concern about worker safety and any disruption to industrial output.