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At least 14 people were killed in a fire that broke out at a fireworks factory in central Russia, according to Russian state media on Monday, citing emergency services.
Footage released by Russian state television "RT" showed thick sparks flying from a burning pile of rubble.
The TASS news agency quoted the Russian Emergencies Ministry as saying "The death toll from the fire at a fireworks factory in Yaroslavl region has risen to 14, with one person injured"
The incident occurred in the village of Koprivensk, about 100 kilometers north of Moscow, according to the agency.
Russian authorities often attribute such deadly fires to poor adherence to safety standards.
The Yaroslavl region prosecutor's office announced an investigation into possible violations of industrial safety regulations.
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