A huge fire was brought under control at the main oil refinery in Hungary

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A huge fire was brought under control at the main oil refinery in Hungary

The Hungarian authorities announced on Tuesday that a fire that broke out last night in one of the country’s main oil refineries had been brought under control, with no reports so far of any injuries resulting from it.

The Hungarian energy company MOL said: – In a statement reported by the American network (ABC News), the fire broke out yesterday evening, Monday, in the processing unit of the “Danube Refinery.” Located in the "Szahalombata" area South of the capital, Budapest, indicating that the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

The company explained that emergency protocols were followed and units that were not affected by the fire were gradually restarted while the extent of the damage resulting from the accident continues to be assessed, adding that the focus is currently on ensuring the provision of local fuel supplies and studying whether to use The country’s strategic reserves.

For his part, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban discussed today with the executives of “MOL” company The Hungarian Interior Minister provided an update on developments related to the fire. Orban confirmed – in a post on social media – that “Hungary’s fuel supplies are secure,” noting that an investigation is underway to uncover the circumstances of the fire as soon as possible.

In a related context, the Hungarian authorities announced today that the air quality around the refinery is constantly being monitored, and no readings exceeding the authorized limits have been detected. Health.