Major fire breaks out in hangar at Agro base in Yekaterinburg

A large fire erupted in a hangar at the Agro base in Yekaterinburg, destroying the structure and prompting an investigation into the cause.
Apr 20, 2026
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Emergency responders deployed 11 fire trucks to combat the blaze at the hangar.
Source:
IA Nochnye Novosti

In Yekaterinburg, on the night of February 3, a fire broke out at the Agro base on 1st Baritovaya Street. The fire destroyed one of the hangars.

«Upon the arrival of the first fire and rescue units, it was established that there was a threat of the fire spreading throughout the hangar. As a result of the fire, the roof of the metal hangar collapsed over an area of 100 square meters. A drilling rig was also damaged,» — reported IA Nochnye Novosti.

At the scene, 11 pieces of equipment and 43 personnel were deployed. Rescuers are currently continuing to dismantle and douse the structure.

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