Overview
- Regional authorities report the blaze was contained with no injuries and no threat to nearby residents.
- The ignition followed a leak on an underground section near the settlement of Rostovka at about 08:16 local time (05:16 MSK).
- Some industrial enterprises were disconnected from gas deliveries following the accident.
- Boiler houses continue operating via reserve gas pipelines with backup fuels prepared to maintain heating.
- Gazprom estimates repairs will restore regular supply within a day, while an environmental lab checks air quality and law enforcement investigates the cause.