Yaroslavl governor announces state of emergency after fireworks warehouse fire kills 10

September 28, 2026 at 10:08 PM1 min

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A fire at a fireworks warehouse in the village of Kubrinsk, Pereslavl-Zalessky district, Yaroslavl region, killed 10 people and injured one. Governor Mikhail Evraev announced that an operational headquarters has been created and a state of emergency is being prepared. More than 100 firefighters and 40 units of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire, which was localized by 17:54 Moscow time.

Key Facts

The fire at the fireworks production facility in Kubrinsk was reported to the Ministry of Emergency Situations at 16:06 Moscow time.
Ten people died and one was injured, according to the latest data from the governor.
More than 100 personnel and 40 units of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire.
The fire was localized by 17:54 Moscow time.
Children and teachers were evacuated from the nearby Center for Additional Education and the Kubrinsk Child Development Center.

Casualties and Response

The governor of Yaroslavl region, Mikhail Evraev, announced the creation of an operational headquarters and the preparation of a decision to declare a state of emergency. According to the latest data, 10 people died and one was injured. Earlier, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported five dead and one woman with a leg injury handed over to medics. According to preliminary data, 15 people were in the workshop at the time of the explosion; four people are still unaccounted for.

Firefighting and Evacuation

The fire was reported to the Ministry of Emergency Situations at 16:06 Moscow time. More than 100 people and 40 units of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire. The fire was localized by 17:54 Moscow time. Children and teachers were evacuated from the nearby Center for Additional Education and the Kubrinsk Child Development Center.