Fire Breaks Out at Oil Factory in Orel

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Last night, a fire broke out at the "Orelmaslo" factory in Orel, Russia, according to "Oryol News", citing information from the regional branch of the Emergencies Ministry (MChS).

Upon arrival, firefighters found that a drying chamber was engulfed in flames. The fire posed a threat to nearby buildings, but firefighters managed to prevent its spread.

The fire was classified as an increased complexity incident. A total of 43 MChS personnel and 12 units of special equipment were involved in extinguishing the blaze.

Preliminary reports indicate no casualties. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed.