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Major fire rages in Russia's Novorossiysk port: cargo terminal in flames

Friday, 18 August 2023, 10:49
Major fire rages in Russia's Novorossiysk port: cargo terminal in flames
PHOTO: RIA NOVOSTI SCREENSHOT

A large fire has engulfed a cargo terminal in the Russian port of Novorossiysk and spread over an area of 1,300 square metres.

Source: Kremlin-aligned news agency RIA Novosti

Details: Wooden pallets are reportedly on fire. The cause of the incident is unknown.

Emergency services are responding, and a black pillar of smoke is visible from different parts of the city.

Background: Explosions occurred in the Russian city of Novorossiysk on the night of 3-4 August, and the Russian Defence Ministry reported an attack by two uncrewed surface vessels.

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