Fireworks explosion in Armenia’s capital kills at least 2, injures dozens

A powerful explosion at a fireworks storage space tore by means of a well-liked market in Armenia’s capital on Sunday, killing a minimum of two individuals, injuring 60 others and setting off a big hearth.

Firefighters laboured into the evening after the early afternoon blast on the Surmalu market to place out the blaze that despatched a towering column of thick smoke over the centre of Yerevan.

Rescue staff and volunteers searched amid still-exploding fireworks for victims who is perhaps trapped underneath slabs of concrete and twisted metallic.

Emergencies Minister Armen Pambukhchyan mentioned the ministry has obtained 20 experiences from individuals who mentioned they may not find their family after the blast.

Ten injured individuals and one sufferer have been pulled from the rubble, based on the nationwide well being ministry, which additionally gave the casualty toll.

An Related Press reporter on the scene noticed two individuals pulled from the rubble — a lady with an injured leg and a younger man who seemed to be unconscious.

The market, positioned two kilometres south of town centre, is in style for its low costs and number of items.

There was no fast phrase on what brought on the fireworks to ignite.