In Yekaterinburg, teams from the Ministry of Emergency Situations fought a blaze at the Gosti restaurant, according to E1. The incident occurred on Sacco and Vanzetti streets, and eyewitnesses reported five emergency vehicles at the scene while images captured heavy smoke rising from the building. No cause was provided by officials at the time, but reports indicated that the roof of a building tied to the Ministry of Emergencies was involved in the fire, with the affected area covering about 300 square meters.[Source: E1]
About 20 people managed to evacuate the structure before firefighters arrived, and there were no reported fatalities, based on statements from authorities. The scene remained active as crews worked to contain the flames and prevent spread to adjacent structures.[Source: E1]
Nearby, another fire was observed near the restaurant, and witnesses noted that firefighters had cordoned off the surrounding block as part of standard safety measures.[Source: E1]
Earlier in St. Petersburg, a separate incident at a Leroy Merlin shopping center resulted in a fire that covered roughly 50 square meters. Workers were evacuated before the fire brigade reached the site, according to initial reports.[Source: E1]
Additionally, there were reports of a strong fire in a residential complex in St. Petersburg, with details implying notable heat and smoke, though no injuries were confirmed in the early briefings.[Source: E1]