The explosion at a gas station in Pyatigorsk was caused by a safety violation during the unloading of a gas tanker. The resulting fire has spread across an area of 1000 m², with specialists currently on-site dealing with the situation.

Two individuals were initially reported as injured, with one in critical condition. An update revealed that the number of injured has now risen to six people. The incident is under investigation to determine the full extent of the damage and the cause of the safety breach.