Russian oil well blaze extinguished as 'violation' pinpointed for blowout

Authorities report success in fighting a fire on exploration well in the Orenburg region

Destroyed: Blaze at an exploration well on the Tallinsky block in Orenburg, Russia — Destroyed: Blaze at an exploration well on the Tallinsky block in Orenburg, RussiaPhoto: RUSSIAN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS MINISTRY

Vladimir Afanasiev

Moscow

Russia Orenburg Otradnoye Europe Eastern Europe

Published 10 December 2020, 10:02Updated 10 December 2020, 10:03