A thermal power plant burned in Moscow: one dead and at least 11 wounded

The incident began at 11 am (5 am, Argentinian time) in a pipeline that was feeding the plant into the premises without causing damage to the facility. It has an area of ​​about 800 square meters.

The Russian emergency ministry sent water planes to the site to extinguish the flames. In addition, two helicopters and two trains went to the site to fight the fire.

In the extinction operation, 157 professionals and 52 technical teams participated.

"The plant has reduced its electricity to zero, but there is no risk of power outage for consumers. Other reserve generators have been activated, "said the operating company. Mosenergo.