Major fire in Dolgoprudny
Firefighters in Moscow Region battled a huge fire at a shopping center in the town of Dolgoprudny.
The fire broke out at the Sintez shopping center in the north of Moscow on Monday afternoon. Witnesses reported seeing thick black smoke billowing from the roof of the building. The fire quickly spread to the entire building, causing the roof to collapse. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control by late afternoon, but the building was completely destroyed.
No one was injured in the fire, but the damage to the building is estimated to be in the millions of rubles. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Sintez shopping center was a popular destination for shoppers in Dolgoprudny. It housed a variety of stores, including a grocery store, a clothing store, and a hardware store. The fire has caused a great deal of disruption to the local community.
The authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. They are also working to provide assistance to those who have been affected by the fire.