In the village of Leo Tolstoy burned a truck with zinc oxide

On the night of October 13, a fire occurred in Lev-Tolstoy district of the Lipetsk region. In the village of Lev Tolstoy on the street Sadovaya burned truck Renault Premium 2000 release with a semi-trailer. The fire was reported at 3:30.

According to the Emergencies Ministry of the region, the fire partially destroyed the semi-trailer with property and cargo - zinc oxide on an area of 40 square meters. As a result, there were no casualties.

There were two fire and rescue units No. 15. The cause of the fire will be determined by the investigators.

Zinc oxide is used in the production of rubber products. It is an inorganic compound of zinc and oxygen with the formula ZnO (odorless powder).