A massive fire has devastated a warehouse in Yaroslavl, the press service of the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry for the region reported.
“A one-storey building measuring 30 by 15 metres is on fire at 16 A Mekhanizatorov Street, and the fire is spreading across the entire area. The building was originally a warehouse, and tyres and fuel were burning.” – the message said.
Local telegram channels, citing eyewitnesses, reported that explosions were heard at the scene of the accident. There were probably gas cylinders inside the burning building.
“The glow of the fire can be seen several miles away,” — writes TK Shot.
Information about the victims is being clarified. Firefighters are on the scene.