2022 Yerevan explosion
Fatal fire in Yerevan, Armenia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On 14 August 2022, at 13:23 local time, a large explosion took place in the Surmalu shopping centre in the Armenian capital of Yerevan. It caused widespread destruction and fire, leaving dozens of dead and injured.[1] The explosion killed 16 people and injured 63, with nine missing as of 20 August.[2][3]
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Date | 14 August 2022 (2022-08-14) |
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Time | 13:23 (AMT) |
Venue | "Surmalu" shopping centre |
Location | Yerevan, Armenia |
Coordinates | 40°09′54.8″N 44°30′28.2″E |
Type | Explosion and fire |
Cause | Under investigation |
Deaths | 16 |
Non-fatal injuries | 63 |
Missing | 2 |
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