A workshop for the production of PVC boats caught fire in Ufa

A workshop for the production of boats made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is on fire in Ufa, Bashkortostan. This was announced on April 17 by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.

"Previously, the fire area is 400 square meters. m. There was no information about the victims," the department wrote on its Telegram channel.

It is specified that about 40 employees and 10 pieces of equipment are involved in the liquidation.

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