# Chemical emergencies in Argentina and Chile

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chemical-emergencies-in-argentina-and-chile
> Updated: 2026-09-20T00:27:31.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

In Argentina, a chemical reaction at EPET N°5 in Neuquén released a whitish gas in a school bathroom, leading to an evacuation and the hospitalization of two students for dizziness and irritation. Authorities are investigating if the substances were brought into the school.

In Chile, a cyanide-related chemical emergency at a residence in Independencia resulted in one death. Firefighters and Hazmat units responded to the scene, and the Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the circumstances of the fatality.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: El Carmen police station targeted by explosive drone attack

A drone attack targeting a police station in El Carmen, Colombia, caused panic among churchgoers, while various criminal and emergency incidents were reported across Paraguay and Argentina.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emergency-incidents-reported-in-paraguay-and-argentina

### 2026-09-08: Chemical emergencies reported in Argentina and Chile

Chemical emergencies in Argentina and Chile have led to a school evacuation in Neuquén and one death following a cyanide incident in Independencia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chemical-emergencies-reported-in-argentina-and-chile

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