This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the local fire service.

It is noted that the cause of the fire was lightning striking the diesel tank.

According to emergency services, there are no casualties yet.

The Investigation Department of the Investigative Committee for the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug opened a criminal case over a fire in an oil tank in Nizhnevartovsk, as a result of which two people were injured.