Argentina industrial explosion contained

A LARGE blaze ignited by powerful explosions at an industrial park near Argentina's capital has been contained, local authorities reported at the weekend.

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Officials also said that most of the more than 20 people who suffered minor injuries in the incident have been discharged from hospital.

Last week, a dense column of black and orange smoke billowed across the sky above the Ezeiza municipality, about 40km from Buenos Aires and close to the country’s busiest international airport.

The explosions and fire spread panic among locals. The disaster shattered windows in some homes and caused minor damage to other buildings.