Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Ryazan Factory Fire Death Toll Rises to 24
A fire and explosion at a factory in Russia has caused a lot of damage.
Sadly, the number of people who died has gone up to 24, and over 150 others were hurt.
The factory is located near Moscow.
The fire started in a workshop where gunpowder was made.
Rescue teams are still looking through the rubble to find anyone who might still need help.
This is not the first time there has been a deadly accident at this factory.
The local government has declared a day to remember those who died.
Death toll from the Ryazan factory fire has risen to 24.
At least 157 people were injured in the incident.
The fire broke out at the Elastik plant in the Shilovsky district.
The incident happened last week.
A gunpowder workshop at the facility caught fire.
- Who
- Emergency crews, Investigators
- What
- A fire and explosion at an industrial plant.
- When
- Last week, August 15th
- Where
- Elastik plant, Shilovsky district, Ryazan region, Russia
- Why
- A gunpowder workshop caught fire and triggered an explosion.
Impact of the Incident
Ongoing Investigations
Casualties
Impact of the Incident
The death toll has increased to 24.
Ongoing Investigations
At least 157 people were injured.
- Deaths
- 24
- Injured
- 157
- Location
- Ryazan region, Russia
- Date
- August 15th
- Cause
- Fire in a gunpowder workshop
Sources
At least 20 killed and 134 people injured in blast at factory in Russia’s Ryazan region
Unexplained blast in Russia: Death toll jumps to 20, over 130 wounded in factory tragedy
At least 20 killed, 134 people injured in blast at factory in Russia’s Ryazan region
