Tragic Fire at ‘La Esperanza’ Gold Mine Claims Lives of 27 Workers in South Peru

Foreign news agencies reported that A fire broke out at the ‘La Esperanza’ gold mine in Arequipa region. southern part of the country On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the cause is believed to be caused by a short circuit. While workers were working at a depth of 80-100 m, at least 27 people died.

Officials stated that They were able to rescue two miners, but no survivors are expected after this. It is unclear how many workers have been lost.

The local government of the Arequipa region issued a statement saying: This mine is very far away. The nearest police station takes up to 90 minutes to travel and hours from the nearest city. As a result, rescue operations become more complicated.

Peru’s La Republica newspaper said relatives of the missing miners arrived at the crash site early on Sunday. to wait to hear the news of a loved one but the officers are not allowed to enter the area