An apartment building caught fire in a Russian city

In Elista there was a fire in an apartment building in 9 microdistrict. The fire started in an apartment on the 7th floor. This was reported in the GU EMERCOM of Russia in the Republic of Kalmykia.

The fire engulfed the attic floor and spread to the roof. There are 11 units of equipment and 29 personnel of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Residents were evacuated. For them, a temporary accommodation center was deployed on the basis of the nearest school. This was reported in the Prosecutor’s office of the region.

The cause of the fire has not yet been established. No information was received about the victims.