May 10th 2024.
In a small town in Russia's Kaluga region, a fire sparked at an oil refinery, causing panic among the locals. According to the local emergency services, the incident was triggered by the crash of a Ukrainian drone. Thankfully, no casualties or injuries were reported.
A spokesperson for the emergency services shared, "The incident occurred at First Plant LLC when the drone fell onto the premises. However, we are relieved to inform that there were no fatalities or injuries." This statement was reported by Xinhua news agency.
The refinery, which is located in the Dzerzhinsky district of Kaluga oblast, approximately 150 km southwest of Moscow, was the site of the unfortunate incident. RIA Novosti provided further details on the location of the fire.
The spokesperson also revealed that the fire had spread to three diesel fuel containers, each holding around 20 cubic metres, and one fuel oil container with roughly six cubic metres. The flames were creating a dangerous situation, but the emergency services were quick to respond and contain the fire before it could cause further damage. The cause of the drone crash is still under investigation, and authorities are working to ensure that such incidents can be prevented in the future.
The people of the town are grateful for the swift action taken by the emergency services, which prevented the situation from escalating. The fire has now been extinguished, and the affected containers are being closely monitored. The authorities are also working to clean up the area and ensure that there is no risk of the fire reigniting.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in potentially hazardous environments like oil refineries. The emergency services have once again proven their dedication and bravery in protecting the community. Let us all hope that such unfortunate incidents can be avoided in the future.
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