Detonations from a fireworks factory explosion in Maracaibo's industrial zone, south of Edo. Zulia, Venezuela, are still being heard as of 3:02 PM UTC on September 11th, 2025. The incident, which occurred in a fireworks shed, has prompted a significant mobilization of ambulances to the area. Reports indicate that the force of the blast caused tremors felt throughout the city, affecting nearby houses. The exact number of casualties, if any, remains unknown. The explosion originated between the limits of Maracaibo and San Francisco municipalities. This incident follows an earlier powerful explosion in Maracaibo's industrial zone around 1:45 PM UTC, initially attributed to a gas truck at a filling station. That blast also caused widespread tremors and significant destruction. Earlier on September 11th, Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello had issued a warning regarding actions against Venezuela, stating that they "will cost a lot of blood and sacrifice" ahead of the activation of the "Independent Plan," in the context of the European Parliament's designation of the "Los Soles poster" and a Colombian narco figure as terrorist organizations.
