Fire breaks out at Greek oil refinery, no injuries reported

ATHENS -- A fire broke out on Tuesday at the Motor Oil refineries complex near the city of Corinth, about 70 kilometers west of Athens, local authorities said.

No injuries have been reported, according to the local fire brigade.

Greece's civil protection officials have advised residents in the area to evacuate as a precaution, following an explosion at the facilities, as firefighting forces have been deployed.

A plume of thick black smoke has covered the area, and roads near the complex have been closed.

Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A. is a petroleum industry group based in Greece. It is a leading supplier and trader of fuels in southeastern Europe, and manages a network of fuelling stations in Greece, Cyprus, and the Western Balkans, according to Greek national news agency AMNA.