Five people died in a fire at a firecracker factory near Yaroslavl.
According to RIA Novosti, the fire broke out at a firecracker factory in the village Kubrinsk, on the southwestern outskirts Yaroslavl regionThe fire engulfed two buildings. The blast wave shattered windows in several houses.
According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, five people were killed and one was injured.
According to eyewitnesses, before the fire thundered explosion.
From the nearby kindergarten and creative center evacuated 42 people, including 40 children.
According to the 112 Telegram channel, which is close to emergency services, the connection no with 12 people.
According to the publication Mash, the explosion and fire were caused by a short circuit in the wiring, which spread to the stored firecrackers.
More than 100 rescuers and 40 pieces of equipment are involved in extinguishing the fire.