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spontaneous combustion

Russia Evacuates Thousands as Munitions Explode in Fire

The fire was sparked by a wildfire in dry grass nearby, causing munitions to explode continuously.

Russian Artillery Bombards Raging Oil Field Fire to Extinguish Blaze

Footage showed troops shooting at the burning wellhead with a 100mm gun.

4 Killed in Moscow Nursing Home Fire

The Moscow Investigative Committee has opened a wrongful death investigation.

Russian Fighter Jet Crashes Near Crimea, Pilot Missing

At least six vessels and two aircraft are involved in the search mission, which authorities say is hampered by bad weather.

BIRTHDAY TRAGEDY

Three Die at Moscow Party After Dry Ice Thrown Into Pool

The chemical was meant to create special effects for the celebration.

fatal collision

2 Russian Children Killed in Thai Boat Crash

Russia’s Investigative Committee, the law enforcement authority that handles major crimes, has announced an inspection into the incident.

emergency situation

Boeing Plane Makes Hard Landing in Northwest Russia, All 94 on Board Safe

Russia's civil aviation authority said the hard landing was due to a problem with the chassis.

5 Killed in Russian Hotel After Boiling Water Floods Basement

At least three other people were taken to hospital suffering from burns.

8 Migrants Killed in Moscow Greenhouse Fire

Firefighters fully extinguished the flames more than eight hours after arriving.

12,000-Square-Meter Fire Erupts in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg’s industrial zone erupted into flames after a large hangar caught fire.

19 People Killed in Bus Crash in Russia's Far East

The bus steered off the road and overturned into a river from a bridge.

'guarantee of peace'

Putin Says ‘Unparalleled’ Weapons Tested at Deadly Nuclear Accident Site

The Russian president told relatives of the scientists killed in the August blast that their loved ones were conducting critical work.

Russia Blames Fatal Plane Crash on Pilots, Including One Who Lied to Get License

The plane from Moscow had been trying to abort its landing when it nose-dived into the runway and burst into flames.

3 Dead in Underground Mine Accident at Russia's Nornickel

The deaths could have been caused by methane gas poisoning, a source said.

Russian Icebreaker Made Distress Call During Storm Off Norway by Accident – Reports

There were no reports of injuries and no plans for evacuation.

mysterious trip

Russia Protests After U.S. Diplomats Found Near Secret Test Site

The diplomats were removed from a train near the site of a military testing accident that took place in August.

Ex-Head of Alrosa's Flooded Russian Mine Found Dead in Custody

A regional branch of the federal Investigative Committee said there were indications the death of Alexei Burkser had been suicide.

Russian Fishing Boat Sinks After Catching Fire in Norway, Injuries Reported

Firefighters intentionally sank the vessel to prevent an ammonia explosion, Norwegian media reported.

Arkhangelsk explosion

Cleanup Crews Filmed Removing Russian Nuclear Blast Debris

The blast took place off the White Sea coast, which is one of the most densely populated areas in northern Russia.

One Detained North Korean Poacher Died, FSB Says

A Russian border patrol discovered two North Korean schooners fishing illegally off its far eastern coast and detained the first vessel.

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