Three of the four traffic lanes on Tverskaya Street toward the Garden Ring were temporarily closed following a blaze at the Izvestia Hall building located at 18k1 Tverskaya Street. The disruption was confirmed by Deptrans Capital Cities, which noted that emergency crews were on site responding to the incident and securing the area for safety operations. The closures were put in place to allow fire and rescue teams to conduct their work without interference and to protect nearby pedestrians and motorists from potential hazards.
In addition, authorities reported that one of the four lanes on Bolshoi Putinkovsky Road was also closed as a precaution during the incident. Movement restrictions were implemented to facilitate swift access for fire engines, ambulances, and support services as they assessed the damage and began containment efforts. Traffic authorities advised motorists to follow official guidance and seek alternative routes to minimize delays.
The Ministry of Transport described the overall road situation as not highly complicated, indicating that the disruption would be managed within the typical frameworks for urban emergencies. Collected data suggested that the closures would be temporary, with the potential for gradual restoration of lanes as cleanup and firefighting operations progressed and the scene was deemed safe for reoccupation by drivers and pedestrians alike.
Earlier reports indicated that the Izvestia Hall building in Moscow’s Pushkinskaya Square had experienced a fire event. Eyewitness accounts from inside the building described witnessing intense flames and heavy smoke as responders moved to control the blaze and conduct evacuations if necessary. Local authorities coordinated safety measures to protect occupants and nearby structures while handling the incident in real time.
On February 13, a separate fire occurred at a MIG facility in Moscow, where preliminary information points to a workshop undergoing reconstruction adjacent to the main building. Fire services reported that flames broke out on the second and third floors and covered an approximate area of 70 square meters before containment. Investigators and fire officials worked to determine the cause and assess any potential risks to adjacent facilities while ensuring nearby workers were accounted for and safe.
Across the world, it is noted that fires cause significant damage each year, underscoring the importance of robust emergency response systems and swift risk mitigation. Historical data from various cities highlight the need for continuous improvements in fire prevention, early detection, and rapid evacuation protocols to minimize casualties and property losses. Continuous learning from such incidents informs city planning and emergency preparedness efforts as communities strive to reduce the impact of fires on residents and infrastructure. [citation: global fire statistics report]