The death toll from the fire at a gas station in Dagestan has risen to 13
On the evening of September 27, an explosion occurred at a gas station in the suburbs of Makhachkala, in the village of Novy Khushet, which resulted in a fire.
 
According to preliminary data, the explosion could have been caused by a gasoline fire. The Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a criminal case on the provision of services that do not meet safety requirements, resulting in the death of two or more people.
 
On-site specialists continue to clear the rubble of concrete structures. The area has been cordoned off.
 
A year ago, more than 30 people died as a result of a fire at the Nafta-24 gas station in Makhachkala.
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