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| Massive blaze engulfs warehouse in Moscow (WATCH LIVE) | |
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| A huge fire has erupted at a warehouse in northern Moscow which reportedly stores paints and furniture. Dozens of firefighters are battling the level 3-alarm fire that has so far engulfed some 15,000 square meters, according to the emergencies ministry. | A huge fire has erupted at a warehouse in northern Moscow which reportedly stores paints and furniture. Dozens of firefighters are battling the level 3-alarm fire that has so far engulfed some 15,000 square meters, according to the emergencies ministry. |
| First reports of the fire emerged shortly after 23:00pm local time and the blaze quickly spread from the initial 800 to some 15,000 square meters. | |
| By midnight, over 80 personnel and 30 pieces of equipment were battling the fire, the local emergencies ministry department said in a tweet. | |
| Several helicopters have also been deployed to tackle the blaze. | |
| Authorities have advised the public to avoid the area and seek detours. The emergencies ministry is monitoring air pollution in the area but has so far recorded no hazardous levels. | |
| The warehouse stored either paints, coatings or furniture, initial reports suggest. |