# Gas leak closure after Lanús explosion

> Lanus municipality confirms gas leak closure after explosion in Remedios de Escalada.
- Title: Gas leak closure after Lanús explosion · Ambito | Shortify
- Summary: Lanus municipality confirms gas leak closure after explosion in Remedios de Escalada.
- Keywords: lanus, remedios de escalada, metrogas, gas leak, explosion, evacuations, injuries, death, Ambito
- Source: Ambito — https://ambito.com/informacion-general/explosion-remedios-escalada-el-municipio-lanus-confirmo-el-cierre-la-fuga-gas-y-los-evacuados-vuelven-sus-casas-n6345222
- Published: 2026-11-14T13:12:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lanus, remedios de escalada, metrogas, gas leak, explosion, evacuations, injuries, death, business, money
## Gas leak closure confirmed
Lanus municipality confirmed MetroGAS cut the gas leak after the explosion in Remedios de Escalada.
## Injuries and casualties
Thirty people injured, seven critical, one death reported from the gas explosion incident.
## Explosion cause
The gas leak occurred during pipeline work by a third-party company contracted by MetroGAS.
## Investigation underway
MetroGAS executives delayed due to internal protocol failure reported in the investigation.
## Evacuation support
Evacuated residents receiving assistance to return home through social development services.
## Local response
Emergency services and local institutions provided support to affected residents.
## Key takeaway

Lanus municipality confirmed gas leak closure after explosion in Remedios de Escalada, with 30 injured including 7 critical and 1 death.