A fire broke out at an oil refinery in northwestern Russia, near the city of Ukhta in the Komi Republic, resulting in deaths and injuries, according to local officials. The incident occurred during scheduled technical work by a contractor at the facility.
Regional investigators have opened a criminal case on suspicion of negligence in connection with the fire. While the exact number of casualties has not been confirmed, at least three people were reported injured. The authorities have not provided details on the total number of deaths.
