Explosion at cardboard plant in Finland

04.11.2024 23:46

An explosion occurred at a cardboard factory in Finland.

A pulp tank used to prepare raw material for paper and cardboard exploded.

The 30-metre-high tank had a system for maintaining pressure and mixing, writes the Yle newspaper.

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The investigation will be carried out by the police and the State Centre Otkes, which specialises in major accidents.

The explosion occurred after a sudden increase in pressure inside the tank.

As a result of the strong exhaust, the tank lid was thrown to a height of about 20 meters.

The roof of a plant in the city of Kuopio collapsed over an area of 600 square meters.

The plant's general director, Juha Koukka, said the incident came as a surprise to him.

The extent of material damage to the enterprise is still unknown.

Otkes will continue to examine the scene to gather information for further investigation.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources