A short time after the midnight hour, residents looked out of their homes at what they described as a mushroom shaped cloud hovering in the distance.
Windows were blown out in near by homes and local business’s. It has been said to be the most magnanimous fire ever in Puerto Rico.
There were 15 containers of fuel blazing hot with flames at the warehouse that only houses around 40 containers.
The fire was still burning ferociously 19 hours later after the initial explosions were heard.
The Carribbean Petroleum corporation is located in the town of Bayamon. It is situated near the San Juans Bay.
There has been a state of emergency announced. This is needed in order for Puerto Rico to receive federal aide.
There are many concerns about the water being contaminated.
About 350 people had to be moved out of the area to arena not too far away.
There was a lot of smoke and at least one person suffered from the smoke and had to be taken to a hospital.
About 150 firemen from the local area and 215 National Guard members were fighting the fire to try and get it under control.
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