According to the latest news from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, as of the evening of the 15th, the death toll in an explosion at a gas station in Makhachkala, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan, had increased to 35, and 80 others were injured, 11 of whom were in critical condition.
This is the city of Makhachkala, Russia, photographed from above on June 21, 2013.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jiang Kehong
According to reports, a fire broke out in a car service center in Makhachkala City on the evening of the 14th. The fire spread and caused an explosion in a nearby gas station oil storage tank, causing many casualties. The car service center and gas station were completely burned down. 40 buildings near the gas station Private homes and a hotel were damaged.
At present, the fire has been extinguished, and the burned area is about 600 square meters. Road traffic interrupted by the fire has been restored.
The Republic of Dagestan declared August 15 a day of mourning and imposed a state of emergency in the area where the explosion occurred.
The Dagestan Investigative Bureau of the Russian Federal Investigative Committee has initiated criminal proceedings, and relevant departments have also begun investigations.
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2023-08-16 08:31:00
