Three individuals were eliminated after an explosion ripped through an apartment building in Moscow and stimulated a fire, state media reported early Monday, pointing out police sources.Russias Emergency Situations Ministrysaid very first responders came to the blast scene in Moscows southwestern Yasenevo district onSunday evening.
It took fire crews around an hour to put out the flames, which caused part of the ninth flooring of the building to collapse.At least 2 bodies were found on a veranda, the ministry stated, while 6 other individuals were being dealt with for injuries.
Around 150 locals were momentarily transferred to a nearby school.A confidential authorities source informed the state-run RIA Novosti news firm that the death toll had actually climbed to 3 as of Monday early morning.
There was no official verification of the 3rd death.Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyaninsaid the cause of the fire was not yet known.Law enforcement authorities launched a criminal investigation into the explosion but did not state if charges had been brought against anyone.