Students evacuated from Yekaterinburg gymnasium due to pipe burst
A pipe burst at gymnasium No. 99 on Bauman Street in Yekaterinburg, triggering the alarm. Students were sent home.
Feb 23, 2026 0
Gymnasium No. 99 is renowned as one of the top schools in Yekaterinburg and across Russia.
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A utility accident occurred at gymnasium No. 99, located on Bauman Street in Yekaterinburg. A pipe burst, which triggered the alarm. All students were urgently sent home.
“The fire alarm went off. The children went home in wet jackets,” eyewitnesses reported.
The Yekaterinburg city hall confirmed the information about the incident. Currently, the circumstances of the emergency are being investigated.
Gymnasium No. 99 is known for its high reputation. Children from other cities come here to study, the institution is considered one of the best in Yekaterinburg and is included in the list of the best schools in Russia.
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