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In the village of Azovo, Omsk Region, during a fire extinguishing in a dangerous vicinity of the rescuer, a strong explosion occurred.
The car in the garage caught fire. The fire spread to the building, and by the time the firefighters arrived, the apartment building nearby was in danger. The explosion struck when rescuers started work.
Later, EMERCOM officer Alexander Maul explained that he was able to remain safe and sound thanks to the firefighter’s outfit and a safe distance from the epicenter of the explosion. “The safety precautions have been observed,” the press service of the Omsk Ministry of Emergencies reported on the social network. The fire was extinguished, and neighboring buildings were not affected.