An explosion at an arms depot near Moscow ignited a fire

 

A fire broke out at an arms depot in Russia's southeastern region of Rezan.

According to media reports, a powerful explosion took place in an arms depot east of the Russian capital Moscow. After the explosion, smoke billowed into the sky.

The media report said that 14 villages near the blast have been evacuated from more than 1600 people.

Russian officials were quoted as saying that a fire that broke out after an explosion at an arms depot had engulfed nearby bushes.

Authorities said troops had been evacuated from nearby villages and nearby villages following the blasts and fires.

Authorities say no one has been injured in the blasts or fires.

According to officials, a fire-fighting train and crew have been dispatched to the affected area of ​​Rezan.