GBAF Logo
Global Banking & Finance Awards® 2026 Nominations open, free to enter Nominate now →
Eagle S tanker involved in undersea cable damage case in Finland - Global Banking & Finance Review
The Eagle S oil tanker, accused of damaging undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland, faces legal charges. This incident highlights growing concerns over maritime safety and infrastructure security in the Baltic Sea region.
Headlines

Fourteen killed in fire at pyrotechnics factory in Russia's Yaroslavl region, TASS reports

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 28, 2026

1 min read

· Last updated: September 28, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google

Fourteen Killed in Fire at Russia’s Yaroslavl Region Pyrotechnics Factory

Deadly Fire Incident at Pyrotechnics Factory

Casualties and Emergency Response

MOSCOW, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Fourteen people were killed in a fire at a pyrotechnics factory in Russia's Yaroslavl region on Monday, state-run news agency TASS reported, citing emergency services.

One person was being treated in hospital and TASS said the fire had been extinguished.

Statements from Regional Authorities

Regional Governor Mikhail Evrayev, posting on Telegram, said 10 deaths had been confirmed and search and rescue operations would proceed round the clock.

Details of the Incident

The blaze engulfed two buildings in the village of Kubrinsk near the town of Pereslavl-Zalessky. Around 200 emergency personnel were deployed to the scene, Evrayev said.

Investigation and Legal Actions

Russian authorities have opened a criminal case over alleged violations of industrial safety regulations, the agency said.

(Reporting by Marina Bobrova; Writing by Maxim Rodionov; Editing by Andrew Osborn, Andrew Heavens and Ron Popeski)

Key Takeaways

  • Fatal fire at pyrotechnics facility in Kubrinsk, Yaroslavl region, with death toll estimates ranging from 10 to 14 victims, plus one injured in hospital
  • Emergency personnel deployed exceeding 100 responders and around 40 vehicles; operations handled by local governor and regional services
  • A criminal case was opened under industrial safety violation laws (Article 217, Part 3 of Russian Criminal Code) as investigators probe cause and compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people were killed in the Yaroslavl pyrotechnics factory fire?
Fourteen people were reported killed in the fire at the pyrotechnics factory in Russia's Yaroslavl region.
Where did the fire in Russia's Yaroslavl region occur?
The fire occurred at a pyrotechnics factory in the village of Kubrinsk near Pereslavl-Zalessky in the Yaroslavl region.
Has a criminal case been opened regarding the fire?
Yes, Russian authorities have opened a criminal case over alleged violations of industrial safety regulations.
How many emergency personnel responded to the Yaroslavl factory fire?
Around 200 emergency personnel were deployed to the scene according to regional governor Mikhail Evrayev.
Was the fire at the pyrotechnics factory extinguished?
Yes, according to TASS, the fire had been extinguished by the time of the report.

Tags

Related Articles

More from Headlines

Explore more articles in the Headlines category