Three cars were set ablaze in an open area along Pravdy Street in the Podolsk urban district of the Moscow region. The incident was reported by the 360 TV channel, with confirmation from the regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Rescue teams arrived promptly and began extinguishing the flames, but the exact cause of the fire had not been disclosed at the time of the report. The blaze spread to a garage and a nearby barn, and firefighters worked to contain the fire within an area of about 78 square meters. Local residents noted that the suspected origin of the incident was near the local traffic police department.
On September 8, the Telegram channel of the Moscow region’s Emergency Ministry reported another incident, this time in Dmitrov, near Moscow, where a retail and warehouse facility caught fire. A metal hangar measuring 750 square meters was engulfed in flames. Fifteen people were evacuated from the building, and authorities indicated there were no confirmed fatalities at that stage of the investigation.
A separate report dated September 11 stated that a student from school number 8 in Dmitrov, near Moscow, was involved in a self-ignition incident after reportedly stealing a smartphone while playing the online shooter game PUBG Mobile. The defense of the incident focused on the circumstances surrounding the theft and the subsequent events that led to the fire risk now under investigation.
Earlier reports described a fire in Krasnodar involving a large area, with coverage noting that an area of approximately 700 square meters was affected. Emergency services coordinated containment efforts and issued safety advisories to nearby residents to reduce exposure to smoke and heat while investigations proceeded. These events underscore the ongoing importance of rapid emergency response, clear evacuation protocols, and adherence to safety guidelines in densely populated or industrial areas. Authorities emphasize that determining root causes requires thorough forensic examination, including analysis of building materials, electrical systems, and potential human factors that may contribute to such incidents. [Source: regional EMERCOM communications]