The fire, which broke out in a hypermarket in the city of Ust-Ilimsk in the Irkutsk region, spread to an area of 800 square meters. m, reports TASSreferring to the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies in the region.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Emergencies, a message was received by the fire and rescue service of the city of Ust-Ilimsk at 09:15 (4:15 Moscow time) that there was a fire in the Ekonomiya hypermarket.
It was noted that 7 people were able to evacuate by their own means before the fire crews arrived. There was no loss of life as a result of the incident.
“The fire area is currently 800 square meters. m,” said the department.
The ministry added that 7 firefighters consisting of 18 people participated in the extinguishing efforts.
August 17 Press Service of the St. Petersburg Ministry of Emergencies declarationthat emergency crews were operating at the scene of a double-deck yacht fire. The incident occurred in the Petrogradsky district of the city. Authorities said the fire was reported around 17:00.
Previously in Yekaterinburg caught fire Ice arena under construction.