At approximately 12:30 in the afternoon a fire erupted at the Ozone warehouse located in the village of Petrovskoye, Istra district. Initial assessments point to an electrical fault as the likely ignition source. After the roof collapsed, heat and air movement intensified the blaze, expanding the burn area. The warehouse was densely packed with goods, so the fire spread rapidly to cover a large portion of the facility. The incident was reported to the Ministry of Emergency Situations after a delay, which complicated early response efforts.
The firefighting operation drew 96 personnel and 30 units of equipment, including two Ka-32 helicopters, while a dedicated fire brigade train supported the extinguishing efforts. A wall collapse near the warehouse further hindered access and posed ongoing risks; the situation was described as difficult due to the building’s structural features.
Specialist teams from Moscow were dispatched to assist on the scene. An operational headquarters was established at the disaster site, with additional equipment brought in and ambulances stationed nearby to handle potential injuries.
According to the Center for Disaster Medicine, 13 individuals sustained injuries in the blaze, with two admitted to hospital and one confirmed fatality. The human impact is a critical concern that continues to guide medical triage and evacuation decisions on site.
There is also a promise of compensation for buyers and sellers connected to the online retailer Ozone, covering losses from goods damaged or destroyed in the fire. Presently, remaining inventory has been moved into a display area within the market to manage post-incident operations and assess damages.
Insurance coverage for the burning Ozone warehouses stands at 17 billion rubles, while early insurer estimates had placed losses around 10 billion rubles. The final damage assessment remains in progress as investigators review the sequence of events and contributing factors. A formal inquiry is underway to determine causes and circumstances surrounding the incident, with findings expected to influence future safety protocols.
Public prosecutors have opened a formal investigation to establish all facts and evaluate potential accountability related to the fire. In parallel, traffic monitoring data from Yandes.Maps indicates that the Novorizhskoye Highway corridor near the warehouse is operating under normal conditions, though local advisories may reflect temporary restrictions as the response continues.
Addendum: Arson remains one of several hypothesized causes under review by authorities, with ongoing forensic analysis expected to clarify whether intentional ignition played a role in this incident. [Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations; Center for Disaster Medicine; regional traffic services]