During the celebration of Ivan Kupala in Korosten, Zhytomyr region, gasoline cans exploded.

This was reported in the communication department of the police of the Zhytomyr region.

The incident occurred in the evening, around 23:00, July 9 during a mass event. It is noted that a fire started after the explosion.

As a result of the incident, at least three residents of the regional center were injured. They received body burns and turned to doctors for help.. They were prescribed outpatient treatment.

The police entered information into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations with preliminary legal qualifications under the article " Law enforcers establish the circumstances of the incident.

Meanwhile, local media reported that canisters of gasoline and pyrotechnics exploded.. " The one that was below with the canister was thrown into the river by a blast wave, and the second one, which was on top, fell directly into the fire. He was burned, but with the last of his strength he got out of the fire and dived into the water, "