Sochi Fire Near Fuel Depot prompts Evacuations and Witness Accounts

Sochi resident Ekaterina, who lives in a fuel and lubricant warehouse near the fire scene, was awakened by a powerful explosion. The woman described that residents of nearby houses were evacuated as the fire grew, and people ran into the street in nightgowns and dressing gowns. Ekaterina said she lives close by and was asleep when the blast hit at roughly 5.05 in the morning. She looked out the window and saw red flames and heavy smoke. Fire crews arrived quickly, but she did not know if anyone had been seriously injured. The evacuation involved people in uniform who left their homes with only what they could carry, and many ran out with little time to spare. Some residents described the shock of the moment before they could gather their thoughts, and the community watched anxiously from the streets as authorities coordinated the response. By about 7 o clock, the area was quieting down, and residents began to return with some belongings, though the fear lingered and the memory of the blaze remained vivid. This account was reported by Ekaterina and corroborated by other witnesses who described the scene as chaotic yet controlled as emergency services worked to assess the damage and ensure everyone was accounted for, according to local coverage. Socialbites.ca and other outlets noted the sudden and dangerous event near the fuel storage facilities, emphasizing how a routine morning turned into a tense emergency for many in the neighborhood.