The Dagestan Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia reported that the open fire following a gas explosion in a five-story residential building in Hasavyurt has been brought under control and extinguished. Official updates indicate that at 2:55 local time the fire was localized, and by 3:07 the open burning had been eliminated. Responders were deployed with a plan to manage the scene and protect residents, with 28 personnel and 9 units of equipment assigned to mitigate the consequences of the incident. Authorities are actively working to determine the causes of the explosion.
Earlier briefings cited that three people were affected by the blast in the Hasavyurt area. The situation demanded urgent evacuation and medical assessment for those injured, as emergency crews established a secure perimeter and coordinated relief efforts. The latest statements confirm that the explosion occurred in a building adjoining the five-story structure, with the incident being logged by the unified dispatch center at 02:35 local time. The response team continues to monitor the area for any risk of reignition and to support the affected residents with temporary shelter and necessary aid.
Prior to these events, reporting indicated a separate fatal gas explosion in the village of Ilovlya, located in the Volgograd region. A 15-year-old schoolgirl lost her life as a result of the blast in a private residence on Kovalev Street. The dwelling collapsed in the explosion, and a criminal case has been opened in accordance with Part 1 of Article 109 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which covers causing death by negligence. Local authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to establish the precise sequence of events and the contributing factors, while emergency services continue to assist with the aftermath and ensure community safety. [Source attribution: Dagestan Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations; Volgograd regional authorities]”