Video: A Powerful Explosion Has Thundered in the Leningrad Region

A powerful explosion has thundered in the city of Murino, Leningrad region, with flames visible from the other end of Saint Petersburg.

According to local residents speaking to Readovka, there was a sound of an airplane taking off and a very strong rumble was heard.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that the fire may have been caused by an explosion at a gas pipeline. There are also rumors that a gas station has exploded.

No information about injuries has been reported at this time.