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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.