So the Peruvian scientists who examined the controversial meteorite have declared it is indeed a meteorite and it caused the illnesses reported by local residents [source]. The meteor hit an underground source of water that was contaminated with arsenic. On impact, it ejected a blast of steam that affected locals who inhaled it. Whether this will dispel conspiracy theories about this actually being an off-course Scud missile crash site, or fuel them, remains to be seen.
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