An explosion occurred at a shopping center in Vladikavkaz, resulting in at least one fatality.

In the Russian city of Vladikavkaz, an explosion occurred this morning at the "Alania Mall." At least one person has died, and nine others have been injured.

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Russian media report this, citing emergency services.

At the time of the explosion, there were no visitors in the shopping center; employees and passersby were affected.

The cause of the fire in the shopping center is attributed to a domestic gas explosion. The fire spread over an area of 800 square meters. An operational headquarters has been established at the site.