A massive explosion has ripped through Venezuela’s largest oil refinery, leaving at least 26 people dead.

Energy Minister Rafael Ramirez says Saturday’s blast in northwestern Venezuela was caused by a leak that generated an explosive cloud of gas.

Investigators are trying to determine what caused the leak at the Amuay facility, which is part of the Paraguana refining complex.

The explosion sparked fires at the refinery and damaged nearby homes. Vice President Elias Jaua traveled … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Bangladesh