Sunday, September 3, 2023

Things That Go "Boom" in Russia, Part Infinity

 


News item:

"Dozens of firefighters are working to put out a blaze that is burning at an oil depot in St. Petersburg, Russian authorities said.

Videos from the area posted on social media show a large plume of black smoke rising as explosions ring out.

The fire was first reported at 10:59 a.m. local time, Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations said. A hangar of 80 by 10 meters (262 by 33 feet) was reported up in flames the ministry said. [snip]

Russian infrastructure such as oil depots have previously been targets over its invasion of Ukraine."  (our emphasis)

Obviously another careless smoker, or high temperatures.

(photo: Ruchi oil depot on fire. Ukraine News)