Transneft's oil refinery caught fire in Usinsk, Russia, after an explosion (photos, video)

On Tuesday, August 6, an oil refinery caught fire in the Komi Republic of Russia. This is a Transneft refinery located in Usinsk.

According to Russian public media, the fire at the Usinsk refinery started after an explosion. It is not yet known what caused it.

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Video from the scene of the incident shows flames and a tall column of black smoke rising above the territory of the enterprise. "A line caught fire somewhere. There was a severe fire, a leak, an explosion," one of the company's employees commented on the incident.

"All employees have been evacuated, firefighters are arriving at the scene. The causes of the incident are still unknown," Russian media reported.

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