Tragic Fire at Russia's Largest Oil Refinery

A deadly fire broke out at Russia's Omsk oil refinery, the largest in the country, resulting in the death of one worker and injuring six others. The incident occurred on Monday and affected key equipment at the facility.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 26-08-2024 20:50 IST | Created: 26-08-2024 20:50 IST
Tragic Fire at Russia's Largest Oil Refinery
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A deadly fire erupted at Russia's Omsk oil refinery, the nation's largest, claiming the life of one worker and injuring six others, according to a statement from the refinery released on Monday.

The blaze inflicted significant damage on the refinery's critical equipment, although the extent of the damage remains under evaluation. Safety protocols have been activated to manage the aftermath.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire while measures are being taken to assist affected employees and ensure the facility's operational safety moving forward.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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