Officials in Rostov Region reported a blast at an unauthorized waste site in Taganrog, a concerning incident that prompted an immediate emergency response. The update came through the governor of Rostov Oblast, Vasily Golubev, via his official Telegram channel. He clarified that the explosion occurred on Nikolaevskoye Highway while workers were clearing Murom with a front loader. The driver of the forklift sustained injuries and was receiving medical care as responders worked to secure the scene. Authorities said experts were assessing the causes of the blast and all relevant services were activated to manage the situation and investigate its origins. [Source: Governor’s Telegram channel, regional emergency services]
In a separate development, residents in Rostov-on-Don reported a blaze at an intersection where Gazetny Lane meets Serafimovich Street in the city center. The two-story residential building was engulfed in flames, and thick smoke and the odor of burning filled the surrounding streets. Emergency crews arrived promptly, and the roof of the structure was noted to be burning across the entire area. Local residents reported evacuations carried out independently by inhabitants before emergency teams could secure the site. [Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations Telegram updates]
Earlier, authorities noted another incident in Ulan-Ude, where a fire erupted in the Gvozd shopping center situated near the tram depot in the Oktyabrsky district. Initial reports suggest there were no casualties, though ongoing assessments were underway to determine the extent of damage and any potential risks to nearby infrastructure. [Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations]
Additionally, reports indicated an irrigation vehicle caught fire in the Leningrad region during travel along a transport route. Details remained limited as investigators collected evidence to understand what caused the incident and whether any injuries occurred. [Source: regional emergency communications]