A major fire erupted at Azerbaijan’s sole oil refinery located in Baku, the capital city. The Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed the blaze engulfed the country’s only facility for processing fuel. Firefighters successfully contained the fire after several hours of intensive work. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation by authorities, with a formal inquiry launched to determine the origin and contributing factors. The fire raised concerns about potential disruptions to Azerbaijan’s fuel supply, though the extent of damage remains unclear. No casualties have been reported at this time, according to initial reports.