Warehouse fire breaks out in Russia’s Krasnodar

A large fire has broken out at a warehouse in Krasnodar, Russian media reported.

According to RIA Novosti, citing the regional department of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia (EMERCOM), the blaze occurred at a building located on Rossiyskaya Street.

Authorities said the fire has spread across an area of about 2,500 square metres.

“According to preliminary information, there are no casualties,” the statement said.

Emergency services dispatched 53 personnel and 11 pieces of specialised equipment to the scene to contain the fire.