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| Massive blaze engulfs warehouse in Moscow (WATCH LIVE) | 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. | 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. |
| "The warehouse is burning. Consumer goods are stored there. Some 133 emergency personnel alongside 52 hardware machinery are now battling flames. The information about the fire was received at 23:04 pm," a spokesman for the Emergencies Ministry told RT. | |
| Several helicopters have also been deployed to tackle the blaze. | Several helicopters have also been deployed to tackle the blaze. |
| According to other information, the roof of the structure has collapsed. So far, there are no reports of casualties. | |
| 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. | 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. | The warehouse stored either paints, coatings or furniture, initial reports suggest. |