Fire breaks out at thermal power plant in Orla after UAV attack: severe frost complicates firefighting
A large-scale fire broke out in the Russian city of Orel at a thermal power plant after a drone attack. According to local sources, the fire has engulfed part of the technological premises, and thick smoke is rising over the industrial area.
The incident occurred in the evening when the temperature in the region dropped to -13 degrees. The cold weather significantly complicates the work of rescuers: water in fire lines freezes, equipment works intermittently, and access to certain areas of the facility is limited due to icing.
Details of the incident
According to preliminary data, the UAV strike caused a fire at one of the technical units of the thermal power plant. Emergency services, fire brigades and power engineers are working at the scene. Information about the victims has not been officially confirmed.
The local authorities of the Russian Federation have not yet disclosed the extent of the damage and possible consequences for the stable operation of the facility. At the same time, experts warn that even a partial shutdown of the thermal power plant in severe frost conditions could pose risks to heating of residential areas and critical infrastructure.
Context.
Drone attacks on energy facilities in Russia have become a regular occurrence in recent months. The attack on the CHP plant in Orly comes amid growing tensions in the energy security sector as winter increases the load on power grids and heating systems.
Analysts note that such incidents highlight the vulnerability of infrastructure and may have an indirect impact on the regional economy and the stability of the energy system.
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