Powerful explosion shakes building under construction in Meknes

Details of the incident that mobilized authorities in Meknes

The Al Bassatine district in the city of Meknes experienced a state of high security and operational alert in the early hours of Friday morning, following the explosion of a gas cylinder inside a building under construction.

Circumstances of the explosion and injuries recorded

Preliminary field data indicates that the fire started on the ground floor of the building before escalating into a dangerous incident due to the explosion of a gas cylinder present at the site. The incident resulted in one person sustaining injuries of varying severity. Emergency services intervened immediately to provide initial support and transported the victim urgently to the Mohammed V Provincial Hospital in Meknes for necessary medical evaluation and treatment.

Field operations to control the situation

Immediately upon receiving the news, Civil Protection teams, supported by national security services and local authorities, rushed to the scene. Firefighting crews conducted intensive operations to control the flames and prevent them from spreading to other parts of the building, achieving success in a short amount of time.

Security investigations to determine the causes

In this context, the competent security authorities have launched a detailed and comprehensive investigation under the supervision of the Public Prosecution. This aims to clarify the circumstances of the fire and determine legal responsibilities, to establish whether the incident was the result of human error or a technical issue within the construction site.