June 7th 2024.
In a bustling city, a sudden explosion of a giant mushroom-shaped fireball caught the attention of residents and authorities alike. The source of the explosion was traced back to a filling station where liquified gas had ignited, causing chaos and leaving seven individuals injured. The incident caused major disruptions in Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, and the police are currently investigating the cause of this unfortunate event.
According to initial reports, the gas supply was provided by Russian energy giant Gazprom and it is suspected that a tank had exploded on the outskirts of Yerevan. As a result, gas supplies to subscribers in the Abovyan and Kotai regions were halted, as reported by Gazprom Armenia CJSC. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia has dispatched over 30 fire fighting crews to the scene, as stated by their spokesperson, Narek Sargsyan. They are working tirelessly to cool down and extinguish the fire that is still raging.
Meanwhile, the governor of Kotai region, Aaron Sahakyan, expressed his concerns about the safety hazards that were previously identified at the gas station. He revealed that despite multiple reports, the station remained open as the owner chose to take the matter to court. "We have sent reports more than once that the gas station has problems," Sahakyan said. "Unfortunately, the owner did not acknowledge this and instead chose to go to court."
Speaking of court proceedings, the station was not closed due to a pending decision, as stated by the governor. He believes that the station should have been closed, considering the safety concerns. The health ministry of Armenia has released a statement saying that seven individuals in total were provided with medical help. Two of them are currently in the intensive care unit, with their health condition being assessed as extremely serious. The other four are in stable but serious condition.
This unfortunate incident has occurred at a time when tensions between Russia and Armenia are high. The latter is seeking to loosen its ties with Moscow, adding to the already complex situation. As the authorities continue their investigation, the people of Yerevan are left to deal with the aftermath of this disaster. Let us hope that all those affected by the explosion recover soon and that measures are taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
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