A fire broke out at the Oktyabrsky fish processing plant in Kamchatka

A fire broke out at the Oktyabrsky fish processing plant in Kamchatka, the fire area is 500 square meters. m. This was reported by the regional government on June 1.

"According to preliminary information, oxygen cylinders exploded. Firefighters managed to cut off the fire to prevent further explosions," the government's Telegram channel said.

It is specified that 20 firefighters and four pieces of equipment are working at the scene. Specialists fill the fire source with water.

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