A fire in a six-storey building near Moscow’s Airport metro station was determined to be localized in scope, according to reports cited by RIA News through the press service of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations. The incident prompted a rapid response from city authorities and emergency responders, highlighting the importance of coordinated action when urban fires threaten dense residential areas.
The central office of the capital’s Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed that the blaze began late Friday night in a six-storey block adjacent to the Airport Metro station. Firefighters estimated the affected area at roughly 4,000 square meters, a sizable portion of the building that required a substantial emergency operation. More than 400 residents were evacuated to safety as a precautionary measure, underscoring the commitment to safeguarding lives even as the fire burned through multiple floors. The deployment included over 130 personnel and 41 pieces of equipment, with two Ka-32 helicopters dispatched from the Moscow Aviation Center to assist in the firefighting and search efforts. Mosgortrans provided buses to help relocation and shelter for those displaced during the incident.
According to reports gathered by TASS, at least ten people sustained varying injuries as a result of the fire in the residential complex on Chernyakhovsky Street. This account remains preliminary. A medical helicopter arrived on the scene to assist the injured, and the area around Leningradsky Street leading to the site was temporarily closed to ensure responders could operate without interruptions.
The fire was classified as level three on a five-tier scale of complexity for urban blazes, indicating a challenging but manageable incident with significant resources required to control it. At one point, authorities reported that an elderly resident was unable to evacuate independently, necessitating targeted evacuation or rescue measures to ensure the person’s safety.
Officials notes described this as the largest fire involving a residential building in Moscow in recent memory, prompting a thorough review of firefighting response measures and building safety protocols in the aftermath. Residents who were evacuated faced a period of displacement, while investigators and emergency managers coordinated ongoing efforts to determine the cause and to recover belongings from the affected units.
Earlier, a separate fire incident occurred at an oil facility in the Krasnodar region, which also drew attention to industrial fire safety and incident response standards across sectors. In both cases, authorities emphasized swift, organized action and cross-agency cooperation to mitigate harm and support affected communities. All updates from emergency services are shared with the public through official channels to ensure accuracy and timely information for residents and local businesses.