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Mexico's Pemex says operations to run normally after HQ blast

February 1, 2013 02:48
MEXICO CITY, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Mexico's state-run oil giant Pemex said late on Thursday that its operations will continue to run normally after a powerful blast at its Mexico City headquarters killed 25. The mid-afternoon blast shattered the lower floors of the downtown tower, throwing debris into the streets and sending frightened workers running outside. More than 100 people were injured. "All commitments with commercial and financial counterparties will be met in a timely manner," the company said in a release.

Blast at Mexico oil giant's headquarters kills 25

February 1, 2013 02:46
A huge blast rocked the headquarters of Mexican state-owned oil giant Pemex on Thursday, killing at least 25 people, injuring 100 and leaving rescuers scrambling to find survivors into the night. Smoke billowed skyward as people fled the 54-floor Mexico City skyscraper, with some of those hurt in the blast being carried out on stretchers and office chairs, as witnesses recalled an earthquake-like rumble shaking the floor.

Blast at Mexico oil giant's headquarters kills 25

February 1, 2013 02:45
A huge blast rocked the headquarters of Mexican state-owned oil giant Pemex on Thursday, killing at least 25 people, injuring 100 and leaving rescuers scrambling to find survivors into the night. Smoke billowed skyward as people fled the 54-floor Mexico City skyscraper, with some of those hurt in the blast being carried out on stretchers and office chairs, as witnesses recalled an earthquake-like rumble shaking the floor.

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February 1, 2013 02:15
MEXICAN INTERIOR MINISTER SAYS EXPLOSION AT MEXICAN STATE-OIL GIANT PEMEX'S MEXICO CITY HEADQUARTERS KILLED 25 PEOPLE

Blast at Mexico oil giant's headquarters kills 15

February 1, 2013 00:45
A huge explosion rocked the Mexico City headquarters of state-owned oil giant Pemex on Thursday, killing at least 15 people, injuring 100 more and leaving rescuers scrambling to find survivors. Smoke billowed skyward as people fled the 54-floor skyscraper with some of those hurt in the blast being carried out on stretchers and office chairs, as witnesses recalled how a huge rumble shook the floor like an earthquake.

Blast at Mexico oil giant's headquarters kills 15

January 31, 2013 23:00
A huge explosion rocked the Mexico City headquarters of state-owned oil giant Pemex on Thursday, killing at least 15 people, injuring 100 more and leaving rescuers scrambling to find survivors. Smoke billowed skyward as people fled the 54-floor skyscraper with some of those hurt in the blast being carried out on stretchers and office chairs, as witnesses recalled how a huge rumble shook the floor like an earthquake.

Blast at Mexico oil giant's HQ kills 14

January 31, 2013 21:15
An explosion rocked the Mexico City headquarters of Mexican oil giant Pemex on Thursday, killing at least 14 people and wounding 80 more as rescuers sifted through debris for survivors. People were carted away on stretchers and office chairs, as a huge plume of smoke billowed toward the sky. Heavy damage was visible to the 54-story building's ground floor. Emergency workers, helicopters and several ambulances were at the scene.

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January 31, 2013 20:45
MEXICAN INTERIOR MINISTER SAYS 14 KILLED IN EXPLOSION AT MEXICAN OIL GIANT PEMEX'S MEXICO CITY HEADQUARTERS, 80 INJURED

Blast rocks Mexico oil giant's HQ, injures 22

January 31, 2013 20:15
An explosion rocked the skyscraper that houses the headquarters of Mexican oil giant Pemex in Mexico City on Thursday, injuring at least 22 people as smoke billowed from the bottom of the tower. "What took place was an explosion in the B2 building of the administrative center. There are injuries and damage on the ground floor and mezzanine," the state-owned company said on Twitter. A spokesman for the city's civil protection agency told AFP that "there is a preliminary report of 22 people injured."

Blast rocks Mexico oil giant's HQ, causes injuries

January 31, 2013 19:45
An explosion rocked the skyscraper that houses the headquarters of Mexican oil giant Pemex in Mexico City on Thursday, causing injuries as a plume of black smoke billowed from the 54-floor tower. "What took place was an explosion in the B2 building of the administrative center. There are injuries and damage on the ground floor and mezzanine," the state-owned company said on Twitter. Television images showed people being carted away on stretchers and even office chairs. The newspaper Reforma said on its website that at least 22 people were injured.
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