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Omsk Gas Pipeline Fire Contained After Repair Mishap
18 Nov
Summary
- A fire erupted on an underground gas pipeline section in Russia's Omsk region.
- The incident occurred during repair work near the village of Rostovka.
- Emergency services have contained the blaze with no reported casualties.
An incident involving a fire on an underground gas pipeline occurred in Russia's Omsk region. The blaze erupted during ongoing repair work on the pipeline near the village of Rostovka, as reported by regional governor Vitaly Khotsenko.
Emergency services were promptly deployed and successfully contained the fire. Officials have assured the public that there is no danger to residents in the Omsk district or other nearby areas. The situation has been brought under control, with no casualties reported from the incident.
The circumstances and root causes leading to the pipeline fire are currently under thorough investigation by the relevant authorities. Omsk is a city located in southwestern Siberia.
