Fire at Baku Oil Refinery Successfully Contained

A fire broke out at the Heydar Aliyev Oil Refinery in Baku’s Nizami district, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, forces from the State Fire Protection Service and the Special Risk Rescue Service were quickly dispatched to the scene.

Thanks to the swift intervention of the firefighting teams, the blaze was contained in a short time, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the refinery. No casualties or significant injuries have been reported, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire.

The refinery, a key asset in Azerbaijan’s energy industry, temporarily halted operations as a precaution. Emergency teams are assessing the situation to ensure the site’s safety before resuming regular activities.

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