An apartment building fire in Ust-Ilimsk, located in the Irkutsk region, prompted an urgent response from the Russian Emergencies Ministry via its Telegram channel. The incident drew immediate attention as firefighters worked to control the blaze and prevent its spread to nearby structures.
The Irkutsk regional service reported that firefighters managed to localize the fire on a site measuring about 700 square meters. Crews focused on containing hot spots and preventing further damage as night temperatures hovered near freezing. This update came from the ministry after initial assessments and ongoing firefighting operations were established at the scene. (Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations.)
At the site, a total of 49 specialists and 15 fire engines were deployed to battle the flames and secure the area. In the early stages of the incident, responders evacuated two individuals before they were handed over to medical personnel for treatment. All 30 residents were able to exit the building on their own, with some guided to safety by emergency crews. (Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations.)
Officials noted that the fire spread rapidly through the wooden two-story structure. Initial estimates had placed the affected area at 250 square meters, with the blaze expanding to roughly 400 square meters as responders worked to suppress it. Firefighters were operating under conditions near 25 degrees below zero, a factor that complicated tactics but did not deter the effort to bring the situation under control. (Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations.)
The ministry stated that extinguishing operations continued throughout the night as crews attacked the fire from multiple angles and ensured that it did not re-ignite in hidden pockets of the building. The immediate goal remained to protect lives, prevent further property damage, and preserve nearby buildings from the falling embers that often accompany rapid-fire scenarios in wooden residential blocks. (Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations.)
Separately, in the Perm region, authorities reported a separate large-scale fire in an industrial setting. A wood production and processing workshop experienced a substantial blaze, with a portion of the roof collapsing during attempts to control the flames. Fire services there reported significant structural failures as they battled the blaze and worked to prevent broader damage to the facility and surrounding infrastructure. (Source: local emergency services.)
Within Rostov region, another incident involved a private house fire where owners were present prior to emergency arrival. Initial assessments indicated that quick action by bystanders and responders helped reduce potential casualties, though the situation required a careful, staged evacuation and cooling measures to prevent spread to adjacent properties. (Source: regional emergency coordination center.)