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Gas distribution facility blows up in S. Russia

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© RIA Novosti.14:48 13/11/2009
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ROSTOV-ON-DON, November 13 (RIA Novosti) - A powerful explosion hit a gas distribution facility in southern Russia's Stavropol Territory on Friday, a local emergencies spokesman said.
The blast occurred at about 1:40 p.m. Moscow time (10:40 GMT). An emergency brigade and firefighters are currently working at the scene.
According to preliminary data, there are no casualties.
The causes of the blast have yet to be established.

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