Fire in Moscow Shchelkovo localized on the area of 9.4 thousand “squares”

The fire at the garbage dump in the Moscow region Shchelkovo was localized on an area of 9.4 thousand square meters. This was reported by the Emergencies Ministry in the Moscow region.

The Ministry assured that the concentration of harmful substances in the air does not exceed the maximum permissible values. 90 people and 34 pieces of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire.

The fire was reported to the Ministry of Emergency Situations at about 13:35 Moscow time. Almost immediately he was assigned the second rank of danger, which is announced when there are difficulties with extinguishing. It is established that the garbage burns partly in the open area and partly in the building. The cause of the fire is being clarified.