A series of fires reported across Russian cities, with property damage and rescues detailed
A fire incident occurred in Chita, resulting in the destruction of a parking area and a house. Information was shared via the Telegram channel of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies for the Trans-Baikal Region. The local authorities confirmed the event during the night of December 24, noting that the blaze started at house number 49 on Kosciuszko-Grigorovicha Street and spread across an area of about 700 square meters. Firefighters brought the flames under control and extinguished them by 03:29 local time (21:29 Moscow time). This operation involved a special response team that remained at the scene to determine precise causes and circumstances surrounding the fire. (Attribution: Telegram channel of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies for the Trans-Baikal Region.)
In a separate incident reported on December 23, a fire broke out in the Moscow shopping center named Khorosho, where occupants were evacuated to ensure their safety. Details indicate orderly evacuations and coordinated response from emergency services to manage the risk and safeguard shoppers and staff during the incident. (Attribution: Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies.)
Another fire occurred on the same day in Vladivostok, where firefighters used ladders to perform rescues amid smoke-filled conditions. Seven people were helped to safety, including five adults and two children, illustrating the timely and effective actions of the city’s fire and rescue teams. (Attribution: Local emergency services report.)
Earlier in the region of Buryatia, a farm complex was reported to be burned, resulting in significant agricultural losses. The incident underscores ongoing safety and emergency response considerations for rural properties and livestock facilities in the area. (Attribution: Regional emergency reporting.)