A fire at the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Territory was contained and investigated
News reports from regional authorities described a fire that broke out on the grounds of the Ilsky Oil Refinery in the Krasnodar Territory. The information, relayed by a regional operational center, indicated that emergency responders acted promptly to bring the blaze under control. In the hours that followed, firefighting teams and emergency services coordinated a thorough response to ensure there were no further risks to nearby facilities or residents. The situation was assessed as resolved once the flames were extinguished and the area secured. Attribution: TASS.
The authorities confirmed that the fire was put out successfully after a rapid response. Firefighting crews reached the scene soon after the incident was detected and worked through the night to prevent spread and to safeguard critical infrastructure. No casualties were reported, and there were no immediate threats to public safety linked to the incident. Ongoing monitoring and coordination with refinery staff continued to ensure the situation remained stable. Attribution: TASS.
Initial reports indicated the fire began around two o’clock in the night, with refinery personnel intervening by three in the morning. The rapid intervention limited damage and reduced the potential for injuries. Investigators were set to examine the causes of the fire in due course, with a focus on understanding how the incident started and what measures can prevent a recurrence. The response exemplified the efficiency of emergency services and the readiness of industrial sites to handle emergencies. Attribution: TASS.
In parallel, regional authorities noted ongoing operations by the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies for the Volgograd Region regarding a separate petroleum products fire in the Krasnoarmeysky district. The fire reportedly covered an area of about 300 square meters and was located at the LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka facility. The exact cause of this fire had not been specified at the time of reporting. Telegram updates from the 112 channel suggested that firefighters extinguished the blaze around 07:55. Attribution: regional authorities / Telegram 112.
Additionally, a statement from the Volgograd Region Governor described a separate security incident involving a drone attack on the region during Saturday night. The governor reported that air defense forces and electronic warfare systems successfully shot down unmanned aerial vehicles in the Kalachevsky district and the Transcany region, underscoring the ongoing vigilance and defense measures in the area. Attribution: regional authorities.
In another unrelated development, the roof of a house in the northern part of Moscow that had burned previously collapsed as the fire-damage assessment continued. The incident highlighted the lasting hazards that can accompany urban fires, including structural failures after flames are brought under control. Local responders remained on scene to secure the perimeter and assess any residual risks to nearby residents. Attribution: regional authorities.