Reports emerged about a fire at a shopping mall in Ulan-Ude, with portions of the roof collapsing as flames surged through the structure. The information was released by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Russia. The ministry confirmed that the incident involved a shopping center in the Republic of Buryatia and that the roof suffered a partial collapse amid the blaze. [Citation: Ministry of Emergency Situations]
The ministry noted that a substantial emergency response was deployed. A total of 73 specialists and 22 units of equipment were engaged in firefighting operations to bring the fire under control and to assess the damage to the building. The coordination of such a large-scale response reflected the seriousness of the incident and the need to protect nearby residents and neighboring facilities. [Citation: Ministry of Emergency Situations]
Initial reports from November 7 described the fire as affecting a shopping center spanning about 10,000 square meters. According to preliminary information, there were no reported fatalities at that stage. Rescue teams worked to evacuate occupants and secure surrounding areas while fire suppression efforts continued. [Citation: Emergency Services Update]
In a separate incident, earlier on the same day, inquiries disclosed a fire at the StroyTrakt shopping center in Balashikha, within the Zheleznodorozhny district. The ministry stated that flames spread to the building’s first floor after construction materials ignited in an open area. The situation was rated a fourth-degree fire, with the affected area surpassing 12,000 square meters. A helicopter was deployed to assist in extinguishing the blaze, and one employee sustained injuries during the event. [Citation: Emergency Services Update]
Meanwhile, firefighters continued working to extinguish fires near other sites, including a burning vehicle spotted on the set of a production scene for the project titled “Plevako.” Crews remained vigilant for any flare-ups and implemented cooling and containment measures to prevent the spread of fire to nearby structures. [Citation: Emergency Services Update]