The State Research Centre of Virology and Biotechnology, known as Vector (pictured), released a statement yesterday saying a gas cylinder exploded on the fifth floor
Daily Mail: Gas explosion rips through Russian laboratory containing smallpox, Ebola and HIV viruses
* Explosion at the State Research Centre of Virology and Biotechnology in Siberia
* Laboratory is one of two places in the world that houses the smallpox disease
* Blast blew the windows out and one worker was left with third degree burns
A fire caused by a gas explosion has torn through a Russian laboratory that houses viruses including smallpox, Ebola and HIV.
The State Research Centre of Virology and Biotechnology, known as Vector, released a statement yesterday saying a gas cylinder exploded on the fifth floor.
Located in Koltsovo, in the Novosibirsk region of Siberia, the site was a nexus for biological warfare development during the Soviet era.
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WNU Editor: I am sure no pathogens were released, but it raises concerns on how secure are these sites.
More News On Today's Explosion And Fire At Russia's Vector Institute
Blast & fire hits major virus lab in Russia, where HIV, Ebola & anthrax strains are stored -- RT
Explosion Hits Russian Lab That Houses Smallpox, Ebola Viruses -- Moscow Times
Novosibirsk: 'No risk' after blast and fire at Russian lethal virus lab -- BBC
Explosion at Russian research lab that stores smallpox virus: officials -- FOX News
Blast sparks fire at Russian laboratory housing smallpox virus -- The Guardian
A gas explosion ripped through a Russian lab storing deadly viruses like smallpox, anthrax, and Ebola -- Insider
An explosion rocked a Russian research facility known for housing the smallpox virus -- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Russia Confirms Explosion At Ex Bioweapons Lab Storing Ebola, Smallpox And Plague -- Forbes
Uhh, Part of the Facility Where Russia Stores Smallpox and Ebola Exploded -- Gizmodo
Explosion Hits Russia's Largest Virus Lab Which Houses Plague, Smallpox, Ebola And Other Deadly Viruses -- Zero Hedge
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