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.