A fire erupted in a warehouse building in the Obukhovo district of St. Petersburg. The incident was reported by Fontanka via its Telegram channel, noting the location and immediate surroundings. The Southern Thermal Power Plant sits across the road from the affected site, adding contextual significance to the area. According to the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, pallets caught fire in the two-storey warehouse, with the blaze covering an area of 80 square meters. Local authorities stated that there is no risk of the fire spreading to nearby structures, and information about any casualties has not been released at this time. A cautious note remains that emergency crews continue to monitor the situation and secure the perimeter. (Source attribution: Fontanka Telegram channel)
In a separate development, authorities in the Leningrad region reported the destruction of a drone near Kirishi, approximately 110 kilometers in a straight line from St. Petersburg. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed that the UAV was destroyed in the region on the night of March 12, underscoring ongoing aerial security operations in the area. (Source attribution: Ministry of National Defense statements)
Earlier, on March 10, the Investigation Committee announced it is examining a large fire that broke out in a hangar within the Leningrad region. The fire began around 15:00 Moscow time and initially covered about 1,000 square meters. Firefighting efforts have today been focused on localization and containment, with a team of 75 experts and 21 pieces of equipment actively engaged in extinguishing operations. (Source attribution: Investigation Committee updates)
In a separate historical note, reports indicated that Magadan experienced five fires within a single year, underscoring patterns of multiple incidents across various regions. (Source attribution: regional emergency reports)