Romania: Blast at a refinery in Navodari, June 21

Event

An explosion occurred at the Petromidia Refinery in Navodari on June 21. Large plumes of smoke have been reported in the area. The cause of the blast and its exact impact are unclear. There have been no reports of casualties. Petromidia is Romania's largest oil refinery.

Officials are likely to deploy to the site in the coming hours. Authorities could close roads in the area to facilitate the response.

Advice

Avoid the blast site. Plan for some localized road travel delays. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official instructions.