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2009 Cataño oil refinery fire

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The 2009 Cataño oil refinery fire was a fire that began with an explosion on October 23, 2009, and was extinguished on October 25 at the Caribbean Petroleum Corporation (CAPECO) oil refinery and oil depot in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. While the fire and subsequent explosion occurred close to the city of Cataño, it technically occurred within the borders of Bayamón, even though Cataño was more affected by fumes and evacuation. There were no fatalities, but 3 people were injured.

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2009 Cataño oil refinery fire
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Av. Francisco José de Goya (Av. Central Juanita)
00934 Bayamón (Juan Sánchez)
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