Major Fire at Steklo-Lyuks Plant in Ukraine

Fire Engulfs Steklo-Lyuks Plant in Zhelezodorozhny Settlement A significant fire broke out at the Steklo-Lyuks plant in the Zhelezodorozhny settlement on May 18, 2025. A video circulating on social media shows a large plume of black smoke and flames engulfing a building on the plant's premises. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and authorities have not yet released an official statement on the extent of the damage or any injuries. The video's timestamp indicates the incident occurred in the afternoon. Eyewitnesses reported seeing flames and thick black smoke from a considerable distance. "It was a terrifying sight," one resident said, "The smoke was so thick, it was hard to breathe." Firefighters were reportedly at the scene, but the full extent of the damage and the cause of the fire are still under investigation. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of industrial safety measures.