<p>An oil refinery in the Russian city of Ufa was on fire, the state RIA news agency reported on Monday, citing the regional branch of Russia's emergency ministry.</p><p>"There is no threat to residents of nearby areas," <em>RIA</em> cited the emergency ministry as saying. It added that necessary personnel and equipment were sent to monitor the air quality.</p><p>It was not immediately clear what caused the fire.</p><p>Several Russian Telegram channels, including the SHOT news channel, reported the fire followed an explosion at the refinery. <em>Reuters</em> could not independently verify the reports.</p>
<p>An oil refinery in the Russian city of Ufa was on fire, the state RIA news agency reported on Monday, citing the regional branch of Russia's emergency ministry.</p><p>"There is no threat to residents of nearby areas," <em>RIA</em> cited the emergency ministry as saying. It added that necessary personnel and equipment were sent to monitor the air quality.</p><p>It was not immediately clear what caused the fire.</p><p>Several Russian Telegram channels, including the SHOT news channel, reported the fire followed an explosion at the refinery. <em>Reuters</em> could not independently verify the reports.</p>