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Major Fire Engulfs Angarsk Shopping Center as Crews Battle 2,000-Square-Meter Blaze

Hazardous stock of oils, tires, paint products is intensifying the blaze.

Overview

  • Russia’s EMERCOM says extinguishing operations remain active at the shopping center in Angarsk, Irkutsk Oblast.
  • Roughly 60 firefighters with 14 units of equipment are working at the site, according to the agency’s press service.
  • Stored motor oils, tires, lacquer and paint products have created a high fire load that complicates suppression.
  • Earlier reports said five people were rescued, with no confirmed injuries reported at this stage.
  • Officials have not provided details on the cause or a timeline for full containment as the situation continues to develop.