A fire broke out at an oil refinery in the Russian city of Novokuibyshevsk. According to preliminary information, the fire could have started at the ELOU-AVT-6 (AVT-11) unit, which is one of the key units of the enterprise.
Fire on the territory of the plant
A fire was reported at a local oil refinery in Novokuibyshevsk. The incident occurred today, 18 April 2026. According to the available information, the fire engulfed part of the company's production facilities.
Possible source of ignition
It is preliminarily reported that the fire could have started at the ELOU-AVT-6 (AVT-11) unit. This unit is one of the key units of the plant, which plays an important role in the oil refining process.
Official reaction and consequences
As of this hour, there has been no official comment on the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage. There is also no information on casualties or the impact on the plant's operations. The situation continues to evolve and details are being clarified.
Context of the event
Oil refineries in Russia have repeatedly been the subject of incidents. Similar incidents have already occurred at other enterprises in the industry.
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