2020 Volgograd explosion
{{Short description|Gas station explosion in Volgograd, Russia}}
{{Infobox event
| title = 2020 Volgograd explosion
| image = File:Map european russia volgograd.png
| caption = Volgograd, the location of the explosion
| time = 12:40 SAMT (8:40 UTC)
| date = {{start date|2020|08|10|df=y}}
| location = Volgograd, Russia
| deaths = 0
| reported injuries = 13
}}
On the afternoon of 10 August 2020, a large explosion occurred at a gas station in Volgograd, Russia. The explosion caused 13 injuries and could be felt thousands of meters away.
Explosion
On the afternoon of 10 August, a large fire broke out at a gas station in Volgograd, Russia. Firefighters were called around 12:40 local time (8:40 UTC) to battle the blaze. The fire soon went out of control producing a large explosion. This explosion was accompanied by a shockwave which could be felt thousands of meters away. The shockwave knocked down firefighters and injured 13 people. Fortunately, all staff at the gas station were able to safely evacuate before the fire escalated.{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/world/huge-blast-gas-station-russian-volgograd|title=Huge blast rip through gas station in Russian city of Volgograd, injuring at least 13}} The explosion also caused a huge fireball which rose several hundred meters into the air. It took 70 firefighters and a firefighting robot to finally extinguish the fire.{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-explosion-volgograd-today-blast-injuries-gas-station-a9663636.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812060912/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-explosion-volgograd-today-blast-injuries-gas-station-a9663636.html |archive-date=2020-08-12 |url-access=limited |url-status=live|title=Russia explosion:Huge blast rips through gas station in Volgograd, injuring at least 13}}
Footage
Video of the explosion soon became viral on social media networks. Some residents of the area ventured out to film the blast. The video was widely shared on YouTube in the days following the explosion.{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/explosion-volgograd-gas-station-151924316.html|title=Explosion at Volgograd Gas Station}}
See also
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Category:2020 disasters in Russia
Category:August 2020 in Russia
Category:Gas explosions in Russia