Two explosions took place on Sunday at a fireworks warehouse in a shopping center in the Armenian capital Yerevan.
One person died, at least 20 were injured, Russian news agencies report, citing the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations.
In a video posted to social media, thick gray smoke can be seen rising from the building.
📹 | Explosion at a shopping mall #Armeniacapital #Yerevan.pic.twitter.com/VV8FCBcZOx
— EHA News (@eha_news) August 14, 2022
This was followed by a powerful explosion that caused a fire, according to preliminary information.
Reuters
Source: Kathimerini
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