**Gas Leak at a Commercial Plaza in Gas y Anexas Neighborhood**
Tijuana authorities reported a gas leak that occurred at a commercial plaza located in the Gas y Anexas neighborhood on Saturday, December 21st. According to the Tijuana Fire Department, the incident took place at Plaza Carrusel on Boulevard Díaz Ordaz and Avenida Ramón Alarid, next to a casino.
The leak was caused by a collision with a gas pipe, which necessitated the response of central Fire Station units 2 and 5. As of now, the situation has been brought under control.
It’s noteworthy that a similar incident was reported just a day earlier, on December 20th, in Colonia Marrón, where a gas company worker suffered first and second-degree burns. The Hazardous Materials Division was also called in to assess the risk.
Rafael Carrillo Venegas, acting head of dispatch for the Fire Department, highlighted that there are currently three high-risk areas in the city prone to gas-related incidents: Zona Centro, Colonia Marrón, and Hipódromo.
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**Secondary Article: Recent Gas Leak Incidents Across Tijuana**
Tijuana has been facing an increasing number of gas-related incidents. On December 20, a day before the Plaza Carrusel incident, a gas leak in Colonia Marrón left a worker injured, requiring immediate medical attention for first and second-degree burns.
Authorities have identified Zona Centro, Colonia Marrón, and Hipódromo as areas with high incident rates due to the presence of gas. These areas are now on heightened alert, and preventive measures are being enhanced to avoid further occurrences.
Residents have expressed growing concerns over these incidents, urging local authorities to act swiftly to ensure safety and prevent potential explosions. Public awareness campaigns and infrastructure reviews are being suggested as immediate steps to mitigate these risks.