Two people were injured after a gas explosion triggered a fire at a commercial property in the affluent Providencia district of Santiago, Chile.
Firefighters responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze, while emergency medical personnel attended to the casualties.
Local authorities stated that the incident did not cause structural damage to the building and that there was no evidence of gas propagation beyond the immediate location.
The municipality confirmed that the situation was contained without broader impact on surrounding infrastructure.
The incident occurred in a densely populated commercial area, raising questions about safety protocols for gas installations in urban centers.
While the immediate threat was neutralized, the event underscores the risks associated with aging infrastructure and the potential for localized disruptions in high-traffic zones.