The death toll in the fire at the warehouse of pyrotechnics in Kubrinsk increased to ten

The number of dead in a fire at the pyrotechnics enterprise in the Yaroslavl region increased to ten people. Another person was injured. Such data were reported by regional authorities after the incident.

The fire on the territory of the enterprise in the village of Kubrinsk, Pereslavl district was reported on September 28 at 16:06. According to the preliminary version, the fire could begin due to a faulty extension cord in the rest room. After that, the fire spread to pyrotechnic products, a series of explosions occurred, and the flames engulfed two buildings used for warehouses.

People were evacuated from the nearby Center for Further Education and Child Development for safety reasons. Firefighters and rescuers continued to work at the site, and an operational headquarters was formed in the region to coordinate the response.

Governor Mikhail Evraev said that the families of the victims and victims will be provided with the necessary assistance. The causes of the fire and the circumstances that led to the tragedy should be established by specialists.