Novocherkassk power plant in Russia's Rostov region catches fire

A thermoelectric power plant in Novocherkassk, in Russia’s Rostov Oblast, has caught fire.

The power plant is the oblast’s largest source of power, according to Russian media (RIA Novosti, Meduza; 161.ru).

Reports suggest that a total of 200 square metres of the power plant’s roof is on fire.

Local rescue services are claiming that dozens of firefighters have been deployed to the site of the incident.

The power plant staff reported that the open fire on the plant's premises had been extinguished, and the facilities resumed working.

Local media cited sources in law enforcement agencies who said that the fire spread over 400 square metres and injured three people.