A large-scale fire broke out at the Solder Plant in Novosibirsk, Russia, which produces electronic components and microcircuits for the military-industrial complex of the Russian Federation.
According to preliminary data, The building partially collapsed after the explosion.
Large-scale fire and building collapse
Russian Telegram channels report that A fire broke out in a production workshop, where flammable materials were stored.
After the fire The roof of the plant collapsed, and the flames covered an area of more than 1,500 square metres.
«The building actually collapsed after several powerful explosions,» local publicists wrote.
The plant worked for the defence industry
The plant in Novosibirsk produces Soldering materials, electronic components and microcircuits, used in the Russian industry, in particular in defence companies.
The regional authorities have not officially commented on the cause of the fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown
Russian media claim that the fire could have been caused by a “short circuit in the equipment”, but social media users report characteristic sounds of explosions before the fire starts.
Dozens of rescuers and fire brigades are working at the scene.
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