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Fire at Major Oil Refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl Is Under Control, Authorities Say
Date: October 1, 2025
(Reuters) -A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region, regional governor Mikhail Yevrayev said on Wednesday, ruling out enemy attack as the cause. "Residents were concerned it...
Russia's Afipsky Refinery Douses Fire Caused by Drone Debris
Date: September 26, 2025
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Falling debris from a drone in southern Russia sparked a blaze when it hit a unit at the Afipsky oil refinery, but the flames have been put out, regional authorities said on Friday....
Fire at Russia's Novoshakhtinsk Refinery Burns for a Fourth Day After Drone Attack
Date: August 24, 2025
MOSCOW (Reuters) -A fire at Russia's Novoshakhtinsk refinery was burning for the fourth day on Sunday after a Ukrainian drone strike, the acting governor of the region said. A fire was reported at in...
Blaze Erupts at Industrial Site in Russia's Novoshakhstinsk After Drone Attack
Date: August 21, 2025
MOSCOW (Reuters) -A fire has started following a drone at an industrial site strike in Russia's southern Novoshakhtinsk city, home to an oil refinery, authorities said on Thursday, as Ukraine stepped...
Firefighters Test Readiness as Greece Enters Wildfire Season
Date: May 22, 2025
By Karolina Tagaris LAVRIO, Greece (Reuters) -On a hillside outside Athens, firefighters, rescuers and the army stand ready to tackle an encroaching wildfire near a summer camp - a scenario all too...
Russia Says Fire at Ufa Oil Refinery Extinguished, Was Caused by Technical Issue
Date: March 3, 2025
(Reuters) - Firefighters have reined in a blaze at the Ufimsky refinery in the Russian city of Ufa and residents of nearby areas face no immediate risk, authorities said on Monday, but its size and...