Several fires were reported at construction and industrial sites across Russia, with authorities releasing scene footage to document the incidents. In Vladivostok, the fire broke out at a residential complex that was still under construction. The local prosecutor’s office confirmed the event, sharing a video from the location to illustrate the blaze. [Source: Vladivostok Prosecutor’s Office]
Official statements indicate the flames spread over an area of about 100 square meters. Initial reports place the fire’s start around 13:00 local time on December 4, which corresponds to 6:00 Moscow time. The cause remains under investigation, but investigators are examining possible ignition sources and the materials involved in the construction process. [Source: Vladivostok Prosecutor’s Office]
The update from the supervisory authorities notes that polystyrene foam and bitumen were among the materials that caught fire at the site. Emergency crews swiftly arrived and worked to contain the blaze. Deputy Prosecutor Ilya Bykov from the Frunzensky District of Vladivostok was en route to the scene to oversee the response and ensure that safety protocols were being followed on site. [Source: Vladivostok Prosecutor’s Office]
In the official message, the supervisory authority emphasized that safety and labor protection rules would be assessed, including compliance with legal requirements during ongoing construction work and the fire resistance of used materials. The aim is to determine whether standards were met and what measures are needed to prevent a recurrence. [Source: Vladivostok Prosecutor’s Office]
On the night of December 4, another fire incident occurred at a trailer factory in Moscow. At first, investigators assigned a second level of complexity to the situation, indicating a rising threat, but shortly thereafter the assessment increased to a third level. The change reflects the evolving scale and danger as the incident developed. [Source: Moscow Fire Department]
Emergency personnel from the Russian Ministry of Emergencies arrived at the Moscow site and localized the fire to an area of around 2,000 square meters. The department later stated that open burning at the facility had been eliminated and there were no reported injuries as a result of the incident. This update underscores the effectiveness of the response and ongoing monitoring to ensure the environment is safe post-fire. [Source: Moscow Emergency Ministry]
Earlier reports mentioned another event in Petrozavodsk where fireworks were reportedly set off from a car window. The details surrounding that incident were still developing at the time, and authorities were investigating whether any public safety laws were violated or if broader safety protocols were breached during the display. [Source: Petrozavodsk City Services]