Fire in built environment
Details
Event title
Russian Federation - Death toll from fire at gas plant in Siberia rises to three, 146 people injured
Source
Main event
Event date (UTC)
2026-08-25 18:18:55
Last update (UTC)
2026-08-26 06:41:12
Severity
High
Area range
Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Amur Gas Chemical Complex, Amur
The death count of a fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in the Amur Region has risen to three, while the number of wounded increased to 146, the company said."According to updated data, unfortunately, the deaths of three people have been confirmed — employees of contracting organizations: two citizens of the People’s Republic of China and one citizen of Russia," the report says.Twenty four people were hospitalized in the city of Svobodny with injuries of varying severity. 122 people sought medical attention for minor injuries, and no hospitalization was required.