Continued detonations from the fireworks factory explosion in Maracaibo's industrial zone were reported between 2:16 PM and 2:31 PM UTC on September 11th, 2025, with emergency services mobilizing to the scene. The explosion, which occurred in a fireworks shed located in the San Francisco Industrial Zone south of Maracaibo, Edo. Zulia, Venezuela, caused tremors felt across the city earlier in the afternoon. Reports indicate a strong ambulance mobilization to the area following the incident. This development follows an earlier powerful explosion in Maracaibo's industrial zone around 1:45 PM UTC, initially attributed to a gas truck. The European Parliament had also designated the "Los Soles poster" and a Colombian narco figure as terrorist organizations earlier on September 11th, and Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello had issued a warning regarding actions against Venezuela.
