A large blaze erupted in a warehouse in Novosibirsk that stored pallets, food products and metal goods. This information came from the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies for the Novosibirsk Region via the region’s Telegram channel.
The structure is a one-story brick building with an attic. Inside its interior, the warehouse is divided into three sections housing pallets, edible items and metal products. Reports indicate heavy flames and dense smoke filling the compartments during the incident.
The fire was first reported at 07:03 local time on Petukhova Street in the Kirovsky district. Firefighting crews established a control room near the site and began coordinating extinguishment. The scale of the blaze was being assessed, and responders worked to determine the exact area affected. In total, 67 personnel and 20 units of equipment participated in the operation, with a fire train also deployed to assist in combating the flames and supporting logistics for the response.
Earlier updates from the regional emergency service indicated another event where a normal bus caught fire on a highway in Udmurtia, with a burn area of about 30 square meters. This information was part of the ongoing daily updates from the emergency authorities as they monitored multiple incidents across the region.
Looking at the wider context, investigators and safety researchers note that fires worldwide often cover areas larger than India’s landmass each year. The frequency and scale of such incidents highlight the critical importance of rapid response, effective evacuation planning, and robust fire protection measures in industrial facilities to minimize damage and protect lives. Authorities emphasize the need for stringent storage practices, routine safety inspections, and continuous training for emergency personnel to manage a variety of hazardous scenarios that can arise in warehouses holding diverse commodities.