Caracas: Civil Protection attends gas explosion in Las Mercedes

Published at: 12/11/2026 01:26 PM

Baruta Civil Protection officials, together with the Baruta Municipal Police and the Caracas Fire Department, attended a gas explosion registered in a building on La Peña Street, in the Las Mercedes residential area, Caracas.

According to information issued by the Ministry of Interior Relations, Justice and Peace, commissions were deployed in the sector to monitor the situation, secure the perimeter and assess risks.

It was known that a 76-year-old woman was injured, so the Civil Protection team provided her with first aid on site and then transferred her to a health center for medical attention.

“According to the report, the shock wave caused damage to at least two houses and minor damage to two floors and infrastructures of nearby buildings,” the Ministry reported .

In addition, rescue teams are continuing their search efforts to locate four missing pets. They also carry out technical inspections and investigations to determine the circumstances of the event.

Mazo News Team