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| Explosion occurs at thermal power plant in Siberia | Explosion occurs at thermal power plant in Siberia |
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| The blast occurred in a boiler room leading to a fire, according to the local authorities | |
| At least 18 people have been injured in an explosion at the Shagonarskaya thermal power plant in Tuva, Russia, Interfax news agency reported, citing the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the southern Siberian republic. | At least 18 people have been injured in an explosion at the Shagonarskaya thermal power plant in Tuva, Russia, Interfax news agency reported, citing the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the southern Siberian republic. |
| The blast occurred in a boiler room early Wednesday, leading to a fire. Workers have been evacuated from the plant. | The blast occurred in a boiler room early Wednesday, leading to a fire. Workers have been evacuated from the plant. |
| The head of the Republic of Tuva, Vladislav Khovalyg, reported on Telegram that at least 18 people were injured as a result of the incident and were taken to the hospital to be treated for burns. Six are in serious condition. Three people are missing and are feared to be trapped under the rubble following the blast. | The head of the Republic of Tuva, Vladislav Khovalyg, reported on Telegram that at least 18 people were injured as a result of the incident and were taken to the hospital to be treated for burns. Six are in serious condition. Three people are missing and are feared to be trapped under the rubble following the blast. |
| The fire, which covered 50 square meters, has been contained. The exact cause of the explosion and the subsequent blaze is now being established. | The fire, which covered 50 square meters, has been contained. The exact cause of the explosion and the subsequent blaze is now being established. |
| The plant is now cordoned off, and emergency services are working at the scene. | The plant is now cordoned off, and emergency services are working at the scene. |
| The incident led to hot water being turned off in the area, and some people were left without heating. The plant is still operational and the local authorities say hot water will be turned back on by evening. | The incident led to hot water being turned off in the area, and some people were left without heating. The plant is still operational and the local authorities say hot water will be turned back on by evening. |