Thirteen Killed in Fire at Pyrotechnics Factory in Russia’s Yaroslavl Region, TASS Reports
Around 100 emergency personnel responded as investigators opened a criminal case over alleged industrial safety violations.
- A major fire engulfed two buildings at a pyrotechnics factory in the village of Kubrinsk, Yaroslavl region, on Monday, with TASS reporting 13 deaths and REN TV citing 14 fatalities.
- Yaroslavl Governor Mikhail Yevrayev stated that around 100 emergency personnel and 40 vehicles responded to contain the blaze, as officials prepare to declare a state of emergency in the region.
- Beyond the warehouse, the fire damaged nine nearby apartment buildings near the town of Pereslavl-Zalessky, with most damage consisting of broken windows; the cause remains unclear.
- Russia's Investigative Committee opened a criminal case regarding alleged violations of industrial safety regulations under Part 3 of Article 217 of the Russian Criminal Code.
- Yevrayev confirmed the Investigative Committee is continuing its inquiry into safety protocols at the facility as the region prepares to formalize a state of emergency declaration.
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Thirteen people have died and another woman was injured in a fire at a fireworks factory in Russia's Yaroslavl region, emergency services said, TASS reported, BTA reported. The fire engulfed two buildings in the village of Kubrinsk near the city of Pereslavl-Zalessky. About 100 emergency services personnel were sent to the scene of the fire, regional governor Mikhail Evraev said. Russian authorities have launched an investigation into alleged sa…
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Thirteen killed in fire at pyrotechnics factory in Russia's Yaroslavl ...
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