The cause of the explosion at a gas station on the outskirts of Makhachkala on September 27 could have been a gas pipeline malfunction – this version of experts was expressed by the head of Dagestan, Sergei Melikov, at a meeting on October 1.
Melikov said all rescue efforts have been completed and the investigation is establishing the cause of the explosion. “This could not have happened without the human factor,” RBC quotes the head of the republic.
“Versions are being considered regarding the state of the gas pipeline, which in this territory belongs to the service area of OJSC Daggaz.” – said Melikov.
He condemned the holding of entertainment events in several cities of the republic on the day of mourning for the victims of the tragedy. Melikov described holding banquets and celebrations in restaurants and banquet halls on the day of mourning as “monstrous indifference.” He also instructed municipal heads to take a tougher stance against business owners who do not comply with mourning acts.
On the afternoon of September 27, an explosion occurred at a gas station on the outskirts of Makhachkala. As a result, 13 people died and nearby electrical installations were damaged.
Actual owner of the gas station. Marata Dzhanhuvatova detained within the framework of a criminal investigation for the provision of services that do not meet security requirements (part 3 of article 238 of the Criminal Code). On September 30, a trial was held and it was decided to extend the detention period. for 3 days.
The Plus gas station chain issued an official statement about the explosion. The company reported that an inspection of the territory of the gas station is being carried out, it is already known that the fuel tanks and tanks were not damaged, all the gas pumps are in good condition, which excludes the possibility that they were the origin of the fire; the explosion.
