‘It Looked Like an Attack’: Tatallap Explosion Investigation Raises Questions of Government Cover-up
Two days after a catastrophic explosion ripped through the Northcountry Oil Refinery in Tatallap, government officials maintain that the incident was an accident, though conflicting reports from survivors and local witnesses suggest otherwise. The explosion, which ignited a massive inferno and hospitalized 17 workers— three of whom remain in critical condition— has raised questions among Tatallap residents and industry experts alike.
In an official statement, the Krauanagazan Federal Police Agency (FPA) and city authorities announced the conclusion of their investigation, citing mechanical failure as the likely cause of the explosion. “After thorough examination, we found no evidence of sabotage or foreign involvement,” an FPA spokesperson stated. The refinery, one of the largest on Krauanagaz’s northern coast, will remain closed indefinitely, potentially leading to fuel shortages across the region, according to officials at the Department of Energy.