A series of urban and industrial fires were reported across several Russian regions in late April, prompting emergency responses and civilian evacuations. The incidents were summarized by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, with updates provided through state news agencies.
In Ramenskoye, near Moscow, a warehouse storing polyethylene caught fire. According to the briefing from the ministry, the blaze affected an area of about 2000 square meters and involved plastic piping inside the tank. Local authorities noted that thirty residents evacuated the building using their own transport during the incident, underscoring the rapid response measures undertaken to ensure public safety. The address cited in official communications references the Ramensky district, RAOS village, constructive block 40322, building 575b. The situation was monitored by the relevant firefighting units as additional details were coordinated with regional emergency services. [Source: TASS via the Ministry of Emergency Situations]
The same week featured other fire events in major cities. In St. Petersburg, a tram involved in traffic along a main route was reported to have caught fire during operation. Firefighters responded to the scene to prevent disruptions to public transit and to protect nearby infrastructure and passengers. [Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations]
Further south, in the Krasnodar region, a fire occurred at a municipal landfill managed by the unitary enterprise known as Universal. The incident prompted initial safety checks and measures to secure the surrounding area while crews worked to contain the blaze. [Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations]
On April 26, a large fire broke out in Nevinnomyssk in the Stavropol Territory at the central market, drawing a swift deployment of firefighting teams to control the spread and minimize damage to stalls and goods. [Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations]
Earlier, there were reports of a significant fire in Nizhny Tagil, with authorities responding to the scene to manage the incident and protect residents in nearby districts. The events across these cities highlight ongoing challenges in urban and industrial safety, as well as the readiness of regional emergency services to react to fast-moving fires. Authorities emphasize coordinated communication with the public during such emergencies and the importance of following official safety guidance. [Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations]