Russia: explosion at Dagestan petrol station kills at least 30

A fire at a petrol station in the Dagestan region in southern Russia killed at least 30 people, including three children, and injured more than 70 others. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Russian authorities said the fire started at a roadside car repair shop near Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan. It took firefighters more than three and a half hours to put out the blaze that spread into an area covering 600 square metres, Tass reported. A criminal investigation has been launched into what caused the fire by Russia’s investigative committee. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube:  The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Russia #Dagestan #Fire #Putin