By Meena Kar
San Juan, October 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The fuel storage explosion that took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico has created a panic among people living in that area. As stated by the official sources, the ground upheaval that was raised by this explosion were almost equal to earthquake shocks that has 2.8 magnitude. Several oil tanks had caught fire and many parts of the city was caught in the blaze.

As stated by the sources, an oil refinery of the region had caught fire, making the governor of Puerto Rico declare emergency in the city. Emergency was declared also in four towns close to San Juan. Almost 1500 people who lived in the region were moved to different places for safety. Sources stated that authorities had moved some prisoners from the region. It was reported by the sources that airlines had to change their route for the dense smoke created by the explosion. The extent of damage and the cause of the explosion is not yet reported to the media. It has only been stated that two men had suffered injury in the base camp of army. However, there was no loss of life.

The state authorities had taken several measures to check the spreading of fire. It has been reported that approximately one hundred and thirty fire fighters had come to control the fire. National Guard were also called for controlling the flames. Government has taken necessary actions to check fire and destruction caused by it. People of the region were requested to remain calm and co-operate with the government in their work.