Fire at Pemex terminal in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, possibly caused by lightning strike

A fire erupted at the Pajaritos Storage and Services Terminal in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, on Wednesday afternoon. Preliminary reports indicate that a lightning strike during a severe electrical storm may have ignited the blaze within the Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) plant.

Flames were visible from outside the facility, prompting the evacuation of workers. Pemex's internal firefighting team activated incident response protocols, successfully bringing the fire under control. As of now, there are no confirmed reports of injuries. Pemex is expected to release an official report detailing the cause of the fire and its impact.

The Pajaritos Terminal is a critical maritime and industrial asset for Pemex Logística. Situated within the Pajaritos Petrochemical Complex, it serves as a key hub in the Gulf of Mexico for receiving, storing, reformulating, and distributing crude oil, refined products, and essential petrochemicals.