Massive fire engulfs industrial facility in Ukraine's Irpin

A large fire has broken out at the “MASHTORF” facility in the Ukrainian city of Irpin, engulfing approximately 5,000 square meters of production space.

The blaze fully engulfed production facilities belonging to IrpinMash PJSC and the Bizy Puzzle company, which manufactures wooden toys. The fire also spread to and damaged nearby industrial buildings due to its rapid expansion, Ukrainian media reports. 

Authorities confirmed that no casualties were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

By Sabina Mammadli