Published January 31,2025
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Three Ka-32 helicopters and one Mi-26 have been deployed to fight a big fireplace in northwest Moscow, the place a constructing allegedly housing an unauthorized hostel is engulfed in flames, protecting an space of two,000 sq. meters (over 21,500 sq. toes), the Emergency Situations Ministry stated on Friday.
A complete of 155 personnel and 45 models of kit are engaged in extinguishing the fireplace, which has unfold throughout the two,000-square-meter space, in response to the ministry.
Authorities stated firefighters had been referred to as late to the scene, permitting the blaze to unfold quickly.
“Preliminary reports suggest that the delayed emergency response to the fire at Skhodninsky Cul-de-sac contributed to its rapid expansion. Residents initially attempted to extinguish the flames themselves,” the ministry added.
The fireplace broke out at round 5.30 a.m. Moscow time (0230GMT), presumably as a result of a wiring malfunction. Part of the constructing’s roof has collapsed.
More than 300 individuals had been evacuated from the location, allegedly housing an unauthorized hostel.
Source: www.anews.com.tr