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Explosion hits thermal plant in Siberia Explosion rocks thermal plant in southern Siberia
(about 2 hours later)
The blast occurred in a boiler room leading to a fire, according to the local authorities The blast occurred in a boiler room, which caused 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 23 people have been injured in an explosion at the Shagonarskaya thermal power plant in the Russian city of Tuva early on Wednesday, Alexey Kuznetsov, an aide to the Russian health minister, has said.
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, which led 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. One of the victims of the incident, which resulted in 15 people being hospitalized for burns, has died. 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 subsequent blaze is still 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 households were left without heating. The plant is still operational and the local authorities say that hot water will be turned back on by evening.