The government of Javier Milei, through the Federal Emergency Agency (AFE), issued an official communication past midnight detailing the deployment of federal forces and the status of the health operation following the major explosion and fire in the Ezeiza Industrial Park. According to Noticias Argentinas, the Ministry of Health is coordinating the transfer of victims and the preparation of hospitals. The Cuenca Hospital (national) "awaits the admission of a patient with severe burns and fractures".
Explosion in Ezeiza: Catastrophe in Industrial Park leaves at least 20 injured, including a person with a heart attack and a pregnant woman intoxicated.
National Health Operation. The AFE report detailed the health situation under the national scope:
Injured transferred: "15 patients referred to the Clinic of Grande Monte" and "3 patients transferred to the Ezeiza Hospital". Red Codes: It was decided with the Province of Buenos Aires that "the first red codes will go to the Bicentennial Hospital" (national). Toxicological support: A "toxicologist from the Posadas Hospital" is in contact with the Cuenca Hospital "for support" due to the chemical nature of the fire. Decontamination Protocol: The Bicentennial Hospital (national) activated its "Decontamination Protocol" and prepared "9 critical beds", 3 additional stretchers, and staff reinforcements. Bed availability: The PAMI network (Milstein Hospital) and the Posadas Hospital (national) were activated, each with 7 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds available.
Deployment of Federal Forces. Regarding security forces, the National Gendarmerie "is at the site collaborating with traffic control". The Argentine Federal Police (PFA) deployed multiple resources to assist in the emergency:
PFA Firefighters: Two fire units, a "chemical risks unit", and a support tanker. PFA Health: An ambulance with an emergency doctor and a medical helicopter "on standby".
The communication concludes by stating that the national government is "monitoring the situation together with local, provincial authorities, and emergency teams".
