On the tanker in the Black sea near the “Sirius” there was a fire

A tanker is burning in the Black Sea, the press service of the RSChS in the Krasnodar Territory reports in the Telegram channel. The beaches of the federal territory Sirius will be closed. Rescuers ask residents and guests of the federal territory to refrain from prolonged stay on the streets and not open windows.

Sochi City Hall and Sirius administration have not commented on the situation. In the evening, photos of smoke and flames began to appear in local public buildings, which are visible at a great distance.

Rescuers together with Roshydromet specialists monitor the state of water and air in Sochi and on the federal territory of Sirius.

Anna Perova, Krasnodar