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Firefighters rein in fire at Russia's Tuapse refinery, regional authorities say

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Posted on March 15, 2025

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(Reuters) - A fire that was sparked by Ukraine's drone attack on Friday at the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region has been contained but not yet extinguished, the region's administration

Firefighters Contain Blaze at Russia's Tuapse Oil Refinery

(Reuters) - A fire that was sparked by Ukraine's drone attack on Friday at the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region has been contained but not yet extinguished, the region's administration said late on Saturday.

The fire has been contained to an area of 1,250 square metres (13,500 square feet), the administration said in a post on the Telegram messaging app. Nearly 200 firefighters are fighting the blaze, it said.

(Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Daniel Wallis)

Key Takeaways

  • Fire at Tuapse refinery caused by drone attack.
  • Blaze contained but not extinguished.
  • Fire covers 1,250 square meters.
  • Nearly 200 firefighters involved.
  • Incident reported on Telegram.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the containment of a fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery following a drone attack.
What caused the fire at the refinery?
The fire was sparked by a drone attack attributed to Ukraine.
How large is the affected area?
The fire has been contained to an area of 1,250 square meters.

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