A series of fire incidents has been reported across several cities, highlighting ongoing safety challenges and the response efforts of emergency services. In Ust-Abakan district of Khakassia, an abandoned bakery building covering approximately 260 square meters caught fire. The event was documented by the Telegram channel of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia, and local fire crews responded promptly to contain the blaze. According to officials, 24 specialists and seven units of equipment were deployed to the scene, working to bring the fire under control and prevent spread to nearby structures.
In Yekaterinburg, late December saw a fire break out in the building housing the Gosti restaurant. Firefighters were dispatched to manage the situation and secure the area to protect nearby residents and businesses.
Earlier, there were reports from the north of Moscow about a fire affecting a residential building during the Christmas season. The cause appeared linked to the combustion of a wreath on a Christmas tree, with the flames spreading to an area of about ten square meters. The information originated from the Shot Telegram channel, which noted the fire began on Lobnenskaya Street and involved a tree ignition that rapidly escalated before teams arrived to extinguish the blaze.
On December 30, the Trans-Baikal Territory reported a fire at the Udokan hydrometallurgical plant. Emergency crews proceeded with the necessary safety measures and firefighting actions to control the situation and protect workers and critical equipment.
Other recent updates include reports of a transformer explosion followed by a fire at a tractor factory in Chelyabinsk, according to Mash Telegram channel. Responders coordinated outages of the affected electrical systems and conducted a thorough assessment to ensure the safety of personnel on site.
Additionally, coming from St. Petersburg, there were mentions of a strong fire within a residential complex. While details varied in early reports, authorities continued investigations and containment efforts to determine the cause and prevent further risk to residents.