The problem of extinguishing is complicated by the crater of the well, which is 15 meters in diameter and 2-3 meters deep.
In the Mangistau region in western Kazakhstan, a gas well at the Karaturun Yuzhny field has been burning for almost six days. According to the press service of the region's administration, firefighters are trying to fight the fire, but so far without success.
So far, a way to eliminate the fire has not been found. The problem is that the diameter of the well crater is almost 15 meters, and the depth is about three meters. Therefore, it is not yet possible to approach the seat of fire.