Gas pipeline ablaze in Russian capital

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Published 30 September, 2008, 11:49

A fire at a major gas pipeline in northern Moscow has been reported. It has now been contained within an area of 10 square metres.

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Initially the fire engulfed about 200 square metres of market halls and cars parked in the area.

Traffic has been blocked and a number of nearby apartment houses have had their gas supplies cut off.

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