Firefighters quickly contained a blaze at the Solikamskbumprom enterprise in the Perm region, a facility associated with the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations. The incident was localized to a site that covers about 100 square meters, with initial reports indicating the fire started on a conveyor belt before spreading to the wood preparation workshop. Emergency teams confirmed that the flames spread from the belt area into adjacent sections, prompting an intensive response from first responders on site.
According to the ministry, a total of 39 people were deployed to battle the fire, supported by 11 pieces of equipment. Among the responders, 28 personnel and 7 pieces of equipment belonged to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, underscoring a coordinated, multi-agency effort to secure the site and prevent further damage. The operation relied on rapid deployment, fire suppression techniques, and close monitoring of the evolving conditions within the workshop and surrounding structures.
Officials confirmed that there were no fatalities as a result of the incident. However, the fire caused structural damage, with the workshop gallery sustained partial collapse as flames worsened before containment. In the later stages of the response, authorities reported that the fire was fully extinguished at 16:52 local time, aligning with Moscow time being 14:52 at the moment of the update. The decisive conclusion of the battle with the blaze marked a successful effort to mitigate risk to nearby facilities and personnel.
Solikamskbumprom JSC is recognized as a leading player in Russia’s pulp and paper sector. The company specializes in producing newsprint, paper designed for corrugated cardboard middle layers, packaging paper, and lignosulfonates, contributing to domestic paper production and packaging supply chains. The incident underscores the importance of robust safety measures in heavy industry, including conveyor systems, wood processing operations, and the management of combustible materials that can fuel rapid fire spread.
In a separate incident recently reported in Chelyabinsk, a fire broke out at the Vostochny Gorod market. Local residents noted that fire crews faced delays in reaching the building due to heavy traffic congestion, highlighting how urban infrastructure and congestion can challenge emergency response times in densely populated areas. The situation prompted authorities to review access routes and response protocols to ensure quicker deployment for future emergencies.
Earlier, authorities in Makhachkala responded to a separate fire that broke out across two apartments, illustrating that structural fires can arise in residential settings as well as industrial sites. These events collectively emphasize the ongoing need for vigilant fire safety practices, comprehensive emergency planning, and clear communication among responders, facility managers, and the public to minimize risk and protect lives and property.