A fire broke out at the Haval automobile plant in the "Uzelovaya" industrial park in the Tula region. This was reported by the press service of the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The message about the fire at the automobile plant was received on December 25 at about 18:00. Rescue units immediately arrived at the scene.
The fire of cardboard boxes in the premises of one of the workshops was promptly extinguished.
No one was injured as a result of the incident. Rescuers evacuated 510 people.
Specialists are currently investigating the circumstances of the fire.
The Haval automobile plant began operating in the Uzlovsky district of the Tula region in the summer of 2019. Its production capacity is up to 150 thousand cars per year. The company produces several models under the Haval brand. The Russian plant carries out a full cycle of car production: from stamping to painting and assembly.
In March 2024, a plant for the production of engines for Haval cars was opened nearby. The company will be engaged in the production and assembly of engines for more than 90% of Haval cars produced in Russia. It was also announced the intention to create a research and development center.
Earlier it became known that the manufacturer of Haval crossovers plans to increase its presence on the Russian market. In 2025, the production of several Haval models will start at the "PSMA Rus" plant in Kaluga, where the Citroen C5 Aircross is already being assembled.
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