Large-scale fire in industrial zone in Tatarstan: 10,000 square metres in flames

A fire has broken out in an industrial zone in the city of Nizhnekamsk (Republic of Tatarstan, Russia); the size of the fire reached 10,000 square metres. 

Source: Radio Liberty and Meduza [Latvia-based Russian outlet], citing anonymous Telegram channels and Russian Emergencies Ministry.  

Details: The Ministry reports that a fire has broken out in a workshop for manufacturing rubbers on the premises of Nizhnekamskneftekhim. A cable tray went on fire. All employees were evacuated.

According to the media, the fire engulfed approximately 10,000 square metres.

У російському Татарстані масштабна пожежа у промзоні pic.twitter.com/lGiaUuPuov

— Українська правда ✌ (@ukrpravda_news) December 12, 2022

Journalists fight on their own frontline. Support Ukrainska Pravda or become our patron!