The Russians named the possible cause of the emergency as depressurization in the Peschany-Umet-Storozhevka gas pipeline followed by combustion.
A large fire broke out outside the city of Saratov in Russia on Thursday, September 14. According to the initial version, the reason for this was depressurization in the Peschany-Umet-Storozhevka gas pipeline, followed by combustion. A local publication reported this Region 64.
Residents of the village of Krasny Oktyabr in the Saratov region, where the event took place, said they heard a loud explosion, which they traditionally call a “pop.”
“They came out and there was a hellish explosion, and then smoke and fire,” said witnesses to the incident.
Eyewitnesses also posted photos and videos showing a large column of smoke above the fire area.
The media said that the gas supply in this area is not intended for public consumption.
Currently, the grass is said to be burning in an area of 2 hectares. Rescuers are working at the scene, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said.
We remind you that on Thursday, September 7, a fire occurred at the Salyut plant in Moscow.
In addition, on September 3, a major fire occurred at an oil depot in St. Petersburg.
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