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Fire spreads to another building after blasts rock explosives plant in Russia’s Dzerzhinsk | |
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A huge blaze which broke out after multiple blasts at an explosives plant in Russia's Dzerzhinsk has spread to a nearby building, according to the city's deputy governor. Dozens of people have been injured, and two are missing. | |
The explosions at a TNT production plant have sent massive plumes of smoke over the city. A first explosion soon triggered two other blasts at the same facility at 11:45am Moscow time on Saturday, before spreading to another building nearby. At least 27 people have sought medical treatment, according to local health officials. | |
Locals shared several videos from the region showing a huge mushroom of smoke rising into the sky. | |
The fire from the blast has spread to a nearby building and emergency services are struggling to get the blaze under control, according to a source on the ground who spoke to TASS. | |
The city of Dzerzhinsk has yet to declare an emergency or enforce evacuations, however the Ministry of Emergency Situations said the fire is currently spread over a 100 square meter area. The strength of the explosion smashed glass three kilometers away. | |