Fire in Russian chemical plant kills one, injures six

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Government to investigate a fatal fire at military production facility in southern Russia

A fire at the Kamenski chemical plant in southern Russia on the evening of 29 July killed one worker and hospitalised six others with serious injuries, according to multiple media outlets including Euronews. The fatality and injuries were reportedly primarily caused by chemical burns. The facility produces a variety of chemical products for both military and civilian use.