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Thirteen Killed in Fire at Pyrotechnics Factory in Russia’s Yaroslavl Region, TASS Reports
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.