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| Gas blast causes fire in Moscow | Gas blast causes fire in Moscow |
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| A gas pipeline has exploded in the Russian capital, Moscow, sending flames 100m (300ft) into the air and setting fire to a nearby building. | A gas pipeline has exploded in the Russian capital, Moscow, sending flames 100m (300ft) into the air and setting fire to a nearby building. |
| Several people are reported to have been injured. More than 30 fire-fighting teams have been sent to the scene, in the south-west of the city. | Several people are reported to have been injured. More than 30 fire-fighting teams have been sent to the scene, in the south-west of the city. |
| The authorities have shut off the gas supply to the area and are investigating the cause of the blast. | The authorities have shut off the gas supply to the area and are investigating the cause of the blast. |
| Ageing pipelines have been blamed for recent gas explosions in Russia. | Ageing pipelines have been blamed for recent gas explosions in Russia. |