A huge explosion has ripped through the Azerbaijani capital of Baku in the Yasamal district. Smoke and flames billowed over the nearby tower blocks after the blast. Unconfirmed reports on social media said the explosion occurred at an "old pyrotechnic area." Emergency services were reportedly rushing to the scene.
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