The fire incident at the Akos market in Odintsovo, near Moscow, escalated to cover an area of 1800 square meters, according to a Telegram update from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia. The situation was monitored as responders worked to contain the blaze and assess the extent of the damage. [Coordination report: Ministry of Emergencies]
Initial reports indicated that the pavilions within the market burned over an area of 500 square meters. Firefighting teams, comprising more than 85 firefighters and 27 pieces of specialized equipment, conducted an active operation to bring the flames under control. As the incident evolved, the affected area expanded, and by a later assessment the blaze had affected 1200 square meters. At 01:54 Moscow time, the fire spread to an additional 600 square meters, bringing the total to 1800 square meters. Firefighters continued to work to stop the spread and prevent further growth, with reinforcements arriving to support the effort. [Response update: Moscow regional emergency services]
Earlier reports placed the source in the Et Cetera theater building located in the heart of Moscow, where evacuations were underway. Approximately 50 people were moved to safety as crews contained the flames. During the firefighting operation, one employee from the emergency services sustained injuries related to inhaling smoke and carbon monoxide. [Incident brief: theater fire]
On May 23, another fire occurred at a medical clinic on Vorontsovskaya Street in Moscow. Furniture within the clinic caught fire, prompting evacuations and a rapid response from fire and rescue teams. Coordinated actions by responders aimed to secure the site, ensure the safety of patients and staff, and minimize disruption to medical services in the area. [On-site report: medical facility fire]