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Fires in Novorossiysk Forest and Novovoronezh Mall Extinguished

Authorities report zero injuries after evacuations, with both responses concluded.

Overview

  • The forest fire near Novorossiysk was declared extinguished after burning 1.2 hectares, according to the regional operations headquarters.
  • Suppression in Novorossiysk involved forestry specialists, emergency services, municipal teams, and volunteers.
  • Early assessments in Novorossiysk put the burn area at 0.5–1 hectare, with 35 personnel and eight vehicles initially engaged.
  • In Novovoronezh, a shopping center fire was put out after flames damaged about 200 square meters on the second floor.
  • Fifteen people were evacuated from the Novovoronezh site, no injuries were reported, 36 responders with 10 vehicles were deployed, and the fire was declared out at 10:29.