Moscow ablaze: Massive fire engulfs food outlets and storage facilities
Fire in Russia (Photo: Getty Images)
A massive fire has engulfed the area near Shcherbinka station in Moscow. According to preliminary reports, the blaze is destroying warehouses, a café, and a bakery, and has spread to neighboring buildings, according to Russian Telegram channels.
On the night of August 17, a large-scale fire broke out near Shcherbinka station in Moscow. According to emergency services, the fire has already covered an area of about 600 square meters.
Several fire units are working at the scene. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation, and authorities are also checking reports of possible casualties.
According to the press service of the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in Moscow, the incident occurred at 10 Lyublinskaya Street.
Eyewitnesses report thick smoke and heavy haze in the area. Footage shows that the fire is very intense and has engulfed a large area.
Rescue services are working at the limits of their capacity, trying to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to residential buildings and critical infrastructure.
Firefighters are attempting to localize the fire and stop it from affecting homes and other infrastructure facilities.
Local authorities have urged citizens to avoid the area near the fire’s epicenter and to carefully follow updates from emergency services.
On the night of August 14, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the largest oil refinery, Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka LLC. The attack caused large-scale fires.
Other large-scale fires in Russia
On the night of August 14, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the largest oil refinery, Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka LLC, resulting in large-scale fires.
On the afternoon of August 15, a powerful explosion occurred at a gunpowder plant in the village of Lesnoy, Shilovsky district, Ryazan region, Russia, causing a major fire. The incident resulted in 11 deaths and 130 injuries.
