On Thursday, a fuel tanker believed to be transporting stolen gasoline exploded in Tepeaca, Puebla, Mexico, resulting in the evacuation of about 2,000 people from nearby homes, schools, and a hospital. The explosion occurred around 10 a.m. local time, following a fire that broke out at the site where the tanker was located. Eyewitness videos showed a dramatic fireball and thick smoke rising into the sky, prompting panic among residents. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far, although the incident has raised concerns about safety related to fuel theft, known locally as 'huachicol'. This practice involves criminal groups illegally tapping into pipelines owned by the state oil company, Pemex. Local authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances of the explosion and confirm the tanker’s contents. Emergency crews are working to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further.