14 killed in fireworks plant explosion in Yaroslavl
Moscow, 28 September. The governor of Yaroslavl Oblast, Mikhail Evraev, announced the introduction of a regional state of emergency in the Pereslavl-Zalessky district following an explosion and fire at a pyrotechnics enterprise in the village of Kubrinsk.
Consensus
- A fire and explosion occurred at a fireworks production facility in Kubrinsk, Pereslavль-Zalesky District, Yaroslavl Region.
- A regional emergency regime was introduced in Pereslavль-Zalesky District.
- An operational headquarters was established at the site.
- A commission including representatives from the regional government, Investigative Committee, police, and EMERCOM is working at the scene.
- 200 personnel and 23 units of equipment were deployed in Kubrinsk.
- Open burning was localized, and firefighting personnel are extinguishing remaining hotspots.
- Most of the village of Kubrinsk lost electricity.
- Emergency generators are being brought in to restore power to social facilities.
- Emergency crews are restoring electricity supply.
- Temporary shelters were set up at polyclinics in Kubrinsk and Nagorye.
- Psychologists are supporting families of the deceased.
- One injured woman was hospitalized and receiving medical care.
Points of divergence
- The governor reported 10 fatalities, with searches ongoing for several others, while other sources state 14 dead. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The cause of the fire was a short circuit due to an extension cord connected to an electric kettle. — vm
- The governor stated that no requests had been received from those in need, while other sources do not mention this. — interfax
- The explosion occurred at around 16:00 and was extinguished after two hours; a plane was used in firefighting. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The fire was fully extinguished, according to TASS. — vm
Coverage (5 sources)
- Emergency regime introduced in Pereslavl-Zalessky district due to fire at pyrotechnics plant — Интерфакс
- In Yaroslavl region, state of emergency declared after explosion at facility with 14 dead — The Moscow Times
- After explosion at pyrotechnics plant under Yaroslavl, state of emergency declared in district — Вести
- State of emergency declared in Pereslavl-Zalessky district after 14 deaths — Вечерняя Москва
- Emergency regime introduced after fire at pyrotechnics plant in Yaroslavl region — Москва 24
Key entities
- Yaroslavl Oblast
- Pereslavl-Zalesky District
- Mikhail Evraev
- Kubrinsk
- Moscow
- MCHS
- Investigative Committee
- INTERFAX.RU
- Russia
- Moscow Oblast
- 112
- Yaroslavl
- Nagorye