Fire at Kursk Energy Facility Cuts Power to 10 Localities
Authorities are probing the cause under the governor’s stated personal oversight.
Overview
- The blaze began at an energy facility in the settlement of Korenevo, according to Governor Alexander Khinshtein.
- An emergency shutdown left about 2,500 consumers without electricity across ten populated localities in Korenevsky District.
- Officials have not identified the cause of the accident and say the investigation is ongoing.
- The governor reported the incident and his involvement via his Telegram channel, with details carried by RIA Novosti on November 8.
- No operator has been named and no repair or restoration timetable has been announced.