Biolanda: Chemicals Deployed to Neutralize Propane, Resuming Investigation

Following the massive propane leak at the Biolanda factory—which halted investigations at the site of the fatal industrial accident that claimed the lives of five women—experts are urgently working to restart operations. Specialists on-site have begun applying chemical agents to neutralize residual propane, enabling safe excavation and recovery of the damaged pipeline. Investigations are expected to resume by week’s end, pending clearance from the Fire Service and Regional Authority to recommence heavy machinery operations at the identified pipeline location. Meanwhile, regional and urban planning authorities are reviewing operational and construction permits, after discovering unauthorized, non-compliant areas lacking mandatory safety measures. Worker complaints about unusual odors—reportedly ignored by safety officers—are also under scrutiny. The explosion occurred in the early hours of Monday, January 26, 2026, and is linked to a ruptured propane pipe.