A loud explosion was reported following a fire on a Russian gas pipeline in the Saratov region. This incident, which occurred in the Tatishchevsky district, caused the flames to spread to a nearby residential area. Firefighters quickly moved to the scene to contain the fire.
Russian gas pipeline fire
According to local reports, the fire started at approximately 4 p.m. on June 15. All emergency services are working intensively to control the situation. The spread of the fire towards inhabited areas increased the urgency of the firefighters’ operations.
The head of the Saratov region, Roman Busargin, reported that the cause of the fire was“an abnormal heat wave that resulted in the depressurization of the gas pipeline.” This unusual weather condition raised temperatures to critical levels, triggering the explosion and subsequent fire.
A suspected abnormal heat wave caused an explosion in a gas pipeline. Source: Eurasia News
Firefighters’ efforts are focused on preventing the fire from reaching the residential area. Meanwhile, residents of the region are on alert due to the proximity of the fire and the potential danger it represents.
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Source: UNN
Photo: Eurasia News