Private house ablaze in central Sochi
The fire broke out in a densely built-up neighborhood of the city.
In central Sochi on Pervomayskaya Street, a private house caught fire. The press service of the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) for Krasnodar Krai reported that a fire call was received by the dispatcher of the Sochi Fire and Rescue Garrison at 20:41. Footage shows the building completely engulfed in flames in a densely built-up area, with apartment buildings in immediate proximity.
Flames completely enveloped the two-story structure.
Russian EMERCOM units promptly arrived at the scene and established that a two-story private house with an attic was on fire, covering an area of about 300 square meters.
By 21:26, the fire was localized over an area of 350 square meters. Firefighting efforts are ongoing.
According to preliminary information, there are no casualties. Sixty-five personnel and 22 pieces of equipment are involved in extinguishing the blaze.
