A recent incident at a Moscow hotel involved a guest who started a fire in a room on the fifth floor of the MKM hotel on Mezhdunarodnaya Street. The person reportedly set an item alight and communicated the incident through a Telegram channel, 112, before authorities were alerted.
Emergency services, including the city’s fire and rescue teams, began evacuating guests from the building as the fire spread and posed a danger to occupants. Reports indicate that several guests were assisted in exiting via the hotel’s escalator route, while firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. Authorities later confirmed that firefighting teams had managed to contain and extinguish the flames at the scene, and ongoing assessments were planned to determine the extent of the damage.
In total, eleven people were rescued from the hotel, among them seven children, according to initial briefings. Rescue operations continued as teams ensured all guests evacuated safely and checked for any remaining hazards. The incident prompted a broader precautionary evacuation protocol within the facility, with staff and emergency responders coordinating to maintain order and provide shelter for those displaced by the fire.
On February 15, another fire event was reported in a building within the Savelovsky City residential complex in Moscow. Eyewitnesses described the fire as occurring on one of the upper floors of the structure. Investigators and fire officials were expected to review the circumstances and potential causes to determine what led to the blaze. At the time of reporting, losses had not been quantified, and authorities were beginning a standard inquiry to establish the facts and assess any ongoing risks to residents.
Earlier, on February 12, a fire was reported at a tower under construction in the Moscow City complex. According to emergency services cited by the TASS news agency, the blaze began on the 4th floor of the Moscow Tower and involved construction materials. Officials later updated the situation, noting that the fire, which covered an area of roughly 300 square meters, was expected to be contained and extinguished as crews continued their efforts. The incident highlighted the challenges posed by construction sites and material storage in urban settings, prompting reviews of safety protocols and site supervision to prevent recurrence in similar high-rise projects.