At least 27 folks have died following a hearth in a gold mine in Peru - the deadliest mining accident within the nation for many years. 

The fireplace broke out on Saturday and pictures on social media confirmed darkish plumes of smoke pouring out of the mine.

The native authorities stated a brief circuit sparked the fireplace within the early hours of Saturday within the southern area of Arequipa.

The mine is operated by Yanaquihua, a small-scale agency. The firm didn't instantly reply to a request for remark.

"It's been confirmed by the Yanaquihua police station, there are 27 dead," native prosecutor Giovanni Matos advised native tv on Sunday.

The Arequipa authorities stated it was advised the proprietor of the mine had gone to ask for assist after the fireplace broke out.

Medical professionals arrived on the scene at about noon native time to are inclined to the injured, which included three rescue employees, the native authorities added.

Peru is the world's prime gold producer and second-largest copper producer.

The incident is the one deadliest mining accident since 2000, in response to knowledge from Peru's ministry ofvitality and mines.

In 2022, 38 folks had been killed in mining accidents across the nation, highlighting security issues in Latin Americanmining.

Peru had its deadliest yr in 2002 when 73 folks died in numerous mining accidents.

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