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Fire at Ulan-Ude’s Bayangol Shopping Centre Contained

Officials cite concealed voids with combustible materials as the main obstacle to suppression.

Overview

  • EMERCOM reported the burn area at roughly 1,000 square meters inside the complex.
  • The response was reinforced to about 70 firefighters and 25 vehicles, with drones used for aerial reconnaissance.
  • Heavy smoke and hidden fire spread within cavity spaces complicated access for crews.
  • Five people were injured, including three hospitalized, and about 50 people self-evacuated.
  • Mayor Igor Shutenkov said nearby residential buildings and shops were not threatened.