Firefighters contained and put out a blaze at a high rise within the Moscow City complex. The incident covered an area of about 300 square meters, according to a report from the Moscow Information Agency, ANG Moscow, shared via its telegraph channel. The authorities confirmed that the fire was fully extinguished and that there were no injuries among residents or workers at the scene.
Earlier information indicated that the Moscow City complex contained a tower that was still under construction and briefly lit up by flames. Initial assessments described a localized fire in one of the towers, prompting a rapid response from emergency services and construction site managers alike. The full scope of the incident was being evaluated as responders worked to prevent any spread to nearby structures.
According to the emergency services cited by TASS, the blaze began on the Moscow Tower at the 4th floor level, with approximately 100 square meters affected. Building materials in the affected area reportedly ignited, and officials noted that no occupants were present inside the burning section at the time. The preliminary information also pointed to an orderly evacuation protocol having been followed and no casualties reported so far in connection with the incident.
Prior reports from REN TV had suggested a more troubling development inside the Federation Tower within the Moscow City complex. It was indicated that a worker had fallen from an upper level and died. Early details described the individual as an electrician who had been performing tasks as part of ongoing construction. The official channels emphasized that the exact circumstances of the fall were still under investigation and that authorities would release further information as it became available.
In the hours that followed, investigators and rescue teams coordinated to assess structural integrity, verify safety conditions for remaining workers, and determine the cause of the ignition. Officials stressed that the priority during the incident was to protect lives and prevent any escalation, while also maintaining steady communication with on-site crews and monitoring surrounding amenities within the Moscow City complex. As of the latest briefings, the situation appeared stabilized, with no reported injuries or casualties connected to the fire or the subsequent accident. The full analysis and official statements were expected to be released by the relevant city services and media outlets as more facts came to light.