Meter-high flames & huge plumes of smoke: Moscow oil refinery catches fire (PHOTO, VIDEO)
Fire has engulfed an oil refinery plant in Moscow. Social media images show fire burning in at least two locations, with thick black smoke covering the air.
People took to social media on Saturday morning complaining about the smell as the facility, located in the southeast of Moscow, was seen burning. Emergency services told RIA Novosti that flames more than 10 meters high are raging in at least two spots at the refinery, one of which is an incinerator.
There are no immediate reports of injuries. More than 160 firefighters and emergency services staff have been dispatched to battle the blaze, which may still spread it is feared, according to TASS.
“The morning was good until I saw puffs of smoke and a huge fire behind buildings as I was taking my kid to school. I was terrified as we came closer. What are breathing in?” a woman said on social media network Vkontakte, posting apocalyptic pictures.
Some social media users claim there was a loud bang at the refinery at 7:46am.
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