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One Person Killed in Fire at Thermal Power Plant No. 2 in Russia's Norilsk

KRASNOYARSK (Sputnik) - One person was killed on Monday in a fire at the Norilsk Thermal Power Plant No. 2 in the north of Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory, a spokesperson for the regional department of the Emergencies Ministry said.
Sputnik

"Norilsk. Oil caught fire in an electrical service department on the premises of the Thermal Power Plant No. 2, during repairs, in an area of 5 square metres. This is a level one fire. It has not affected technological processes at the Thermal Power Plant. One person, an adult, was killed in the fire", the spokesperson told reporters.

​According to preliminary reports, the incident won't affect power supply to local houses and businesses.

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