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Acetone factory in Russia's Leningrad region is on fire, say Russian news agencies

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Posted on January 10, 2025

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· Last updated: January 27, 2026

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Fire engulfing acetone factory in Russia's Leningrad region - Global Banking & Finance Review — A dramatic image of a large fire at an acetone production factory in Gatchina, Leningrad region, highlighting the urgency of the situation as fire services respond. This incident reflects significant industrial concerns and safety issues in Russia's manufacturing sector.

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - A factory that produces acetone in Russia's Leningrad region was engulfed in flames on Friday morning with fire services working to extinguish the blaze, Russian news agencies

Fire Engulfs Acetone Factory in Russia's Leningrad Region

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A factory that produces acetone in Russia's Leningrad region was engulfed in flames on Friday morning with fire services working to extinguish the blaze, Russian news agencies reported.

There was no immediate word on what had caused the fire on an industrial estate in the town of Gatchina and the Russian Defence Ministry did not report any Ukrainian drones over the region, which is adjacent to St Petersburg, overnight.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Andrew Osborn)

Key Takeaways

A fire broke out at an acetone factory in Leningrad region.
The factory is located in the town of Gatchina.
Fire services are actively working to extinguish the blaze.
No immediate cause for the fire has been reported.
The Russian Defence Ministry reported no Ukrainian drones.

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The Russian Defence Ministry did not report any Ukrainian drones over the region.

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