An explosion in the city of Sergiev Posad, on the outskirts of Moscow

The Russian Emergency Department reported that an explosion occurred at the Zagorsk Optical Technologies Factory in the city of Sergiev Posad, on the outskirts of Moscow.

The Emergency Department stated that preliminary information indicates that the cause of the explosion was caused by the explosion of a fireworks warehouse (rented) within the Zagorsk factory in Sergiev Posad, caused by failure to adhere to safety rules during work.

The explosion injured 25 people.

The region’s Authorities stressed that the factory and nearby buildings and workshops had been completely evacuated, as the explosion caused great material damage to the neighboring buildings.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency