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12 Dead in Russian Petrochemical Plant Blaze
7 Apr
Summary
- A major fire at a Russian petrochemical plant has concluded.
- The final death toll reached 12, including a firefighter.
- The explosion occurred at a facility producing synthetic rubber and plastics.
A large fire at a Russian petrochemical plant has concluded, with search operations finishing five days after the incident. The final death toll has been confirmed at 12, including one firefighter. Dozens of other individuals sustained injuries in the blaze.
The incident occurred at the Nizhnekamskneftekhim plant, owned by Sibur, located in Russia's Tatarstan region. According to the company, the explosion was caused by a gas mixture igniting after a loss of pressure within a facility that manufactures synthetic rubber and plastics. The specific reason for the gas ignition is still under investigation.
In response to the emergency, an aircraft was dispatched from Moscow to Nizhnekamsk, transporting injured individuals to the capital for advanced medical treatment. The company Sibur has extended its condolences to the families of the deceased.
