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Maglietti Says Partner Escaped Ezeiza Industrial Blast by Minutes

Access remains barred during forensic inspections at the complex.

Overview

  • A November 14 fire and explosion tore through the Carlos Spegazzini industrial park in Ezeiza, damaging multiple factories including Plásticos Lago.
  • Investigators are conducting judicial and technical inspections that restrict re-entry, and the suspected origin in a neighboring agrochemical logistics firm has not been confirmed.
  • Maglietti reported that a significant portion of Plásticos Lago is still standing and that the owners intend to rebuild with insurance coverage in place.
  • Roughly 120 families depend on the plant, and company leadership is maintaining salaries and paying year‑end bonuses to support workers.
  • More than 20 people were reported injured, many with minor wounds, and firefighters along with Mayor Gastón Granados were credited with actions that saved parts of the facilities.