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Warehouse fire in Russia’s St. Petersburg brought under control
A warehouse fire covering 82,000 square meters in St. Petersburg’s Pushkin District was brought under control at 09:48 on August 23. No information was provided about people injured in the fire as firefighting efforts continued.
A fire at a warehouse in the Pushkin District of Russia’s St. Petersburg affected an area of approximately 82,000 square meters. The St. Petersburg Ministry of Emergency Situations announced that the flames were brought under control at 09:48 on August 23 and that firefighting efforts were continuing.
Fire spread across a large area
The fire at 135 Kolpinskoye Highway was reported at 01:56 on August 23. The ministry said the 680-by-120-meter warehouse contained various products and goods.
Following the containment of the fire, the response level was lowered to Level 3. No information was provided about people injured in the fire.
Response level raised to Level 4
The response level for the fire was raised to Level 2 at 02:13. It was raised to Level 3 at 02:45 and to Level 4 at 03:30.
A total of 217 personnel and 65 vehicles took part in the firefighting efforts. Of these vehicles, 42 belonged to Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations, which supported the operation with 132 personnel.
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