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Firefighters battle blaze at oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region

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Posted on February 28, 2026

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Feb 28 (Reuters) - Firefighters were trying to bring under control a tank ablaze at a refinery in southern Russia's Krasnodar region, local officials said early on Saturday. The region's "operational

Firefighters Combat Blaze at Krasnodar Oil Refinery in Russia

Fire Erupts at Krasnodar Oil Refinery

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Firefighters were trying to bring under control a tank ablaze at a refinery in southern Russia's Krasnodar region, local officials said early on Saturday.

Location and Initial Response

The region's "operational headquarters," writing on Telegram, said the blaze had broken out at the refinery in the town of Novominskaya, north of the regional centre of Krasnodar.

Firefighting Efforts and Deployment

The post said 39 firefighters had been deployed at the site, where a tank and surrounding area were on fire.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • The blaze occurred at the Albashneft refinery in Novominskaya, Krasnodar Krai, and was confirmed by the regional operational headquarters via Telegram.
  • Thirty‑nine firefighters and 13 fire appliances were dispatched, and the fire was reported to cover approximately 150 square meters.
  • The incident follows a pattern of drone‑related fires at oil facilities in Krasnodar, though the cause of this specific blaze has not yet been determined.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the oil refinery fire occur in Russia?
The fire broke out at a refinery in the town of Novominskaya, north of Krasnodar, in Russia's Krasnodar region.
Who responded to the fire at the Novominskaya oil refinery?
Local officials reported that 39 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze at the site.
What caused the emergency at the oil refinery in Krasnodar?
Officials confirmed a tank and its surrounding area caught fire at the refinery, but the specific cause of the blaze was not mentioned.
How are local authorities communicating about the refinery incident?
The region's operational headquarters provided updates about the fire through Telegram posts.
When did the Krasnodar oil refinery fire start?
The fire was reported early on Saturday, February 28.

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