Sunday, August 26, 2012

Venezuela refinery still ablaze, death toll at 41


The devastating fire triggered by an explosion at Venezuela's main oil refinery was still burning strong this morning, as the toll jumped to 41 and the country was in national mourning.

Two people who suffered extensive burns and were among dozens of casualties from Saturday's blast - likely caused by a gas leak - later died from their injuries .... http://www.nzherald.co.nz