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Fire at Russia gas complex kills 2, hurts 100, Odisha workers feared
Fire at Russia gas complex kills 2, hurts 100, Odisha workers feared
A massive fire at the Amur Gas Complex in Russia's Amur region has killed two people and injured over 100 others, officials said. The blaze erupted after a gas leak, engulfing the…
A massive fire at the Amur Gas Complex in Russia's Amur region has killed two people and injured over 100 others, officials said. The blaze erupted after a gas leak, engulfing the plant in flames.
The incident has sparked concern among families in Odisha, as a large number of Odia workers are reportedly employed at the facility. Authorities are awaiting further details on the workers' safety and the cause of the fire.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Amur Gas Complex is a key part of Russia's gas export infrastructure, feeding the Power of Siberia pipeline to China. With hundreds of Indian workers, many from Odisha, employed in Russian oil and gas facilities under bilateral labour agreements, this incident puts the spotlight on safety protocols at remote industrial sites. The Russian authorities' investigation will determine if negligence played a role, but families in Odisha are now pressing for an official list of affected workers from India's embassy in Moscow. A confirmed casualty count among Odia workers is expected in the coming days.
Source: odishatv.in
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