Fire breaks out at city administration building in Moscow region

A fire erupted at the Kashira city administration building in Russia’s Moscow region, prompting the evacuation of 412 people, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said. 

According to authorities, firefighters arriving at the scene observed open flames covering an area of 30 square metres. The fire was quickly brought under control and has since been extinguished, Caliber.Az reports via TASS. 

No casualties were reported. Emergency services confirmed that all personnel and visitors were safely evacuated.

By Sabina Mammadli