At least three firefighters were among those killed after a rig carrying 60 tons of liquefied natural gas exploded in Mongolia.
Dozens were injured when the blast ignited a residential structure and other buildings, according to abs-cbn.
More than 600 firefighters were involved in the effort to extinguish the blazes.
Emergency officials said at least six people, including three firefighters, were killed after a truck carrying 60 tons of liquefied natural gas exploded in the Mongolian capital. Local online news outlets reported that the fire quickly engulfed several nearby buildings, including a residential building.
Footage from local broadcaster TenGer TV showed firefighters battling the blaze, as well as vehicles completely burnt to a shell. More than 600 firefighters and 100 vehicles were involved in the firefighting effort, according to officials.
