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Gas distribution facility blows up in S. Russia

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14:48 13/11/2009

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Household gas explosion in an apartment block. RIA Novosti video

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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