A powerful explosion at the Sakmarskaya Thermal Power Plant in Russia caused a fire. This is reported by Russian media, reports UNN.
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On the morning of April 13, residents of Orenburg were alarmed by a strong explosion that occurred near the Sakmarskaya Thermal Power Plant.
According to eyewitnesses, a loud sound was heard around five in the morning, after which a thick column of black smoke rose over the area.
The fire broke out on the territory of the thermal power plant located in the northeast of the city. Some residents also report power outages - some houses lost power.
According to preliminary data, the incident occurred due to a technical malfunction at a transformer substation on Tereshkova Street.
Rescuers and firefighters are currently working at the scene, and the fire is being extinguished. No official comments have been released by local authorities or energy companies yet.
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