Gas leak and lighter ignition behind Yerevan suburbs blast, investigators say

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 6, ARMENPRESS. Investigators believe the deadly explosion in Yerevan’s Nor Aresh neighborhood on Monday was caused by a resident igniting a lighter during a gas leak, the Investigative Committee has said.

The law enforcement body said the conclusion is preliminary and the criminal investigation continues.

2 people were killed and 2 others injured in the explosion.