Short Circuit Fire Closes Perm's Ice Town

Due to a fire in a stall on the esplanade, the ice town has been temporarily closed. Perm Mayor Eduard Sosnin said that the kiosk caught fire due to a short circuit.

This afternoon, a food stall standing under the dome of the main Christmas tree on the esplanade caught fire. The kiosk sells non-alcoholic drinks and hot dogs. The fire has already been extinguished by employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM). The ministry says no one was injured.

Later, Perm Mayor Eduard Sosnin wrote in his Telegram channel that the ice town on the esplanade has been temporarily closed. According to the city head, the cause of the fire was a short circuit in the electrical equipment of the stall. Employees of the regional EMERCOM are working on site and conducting an inspection, and the trading booth is being removed from the area.

«The town will resume operation immediately after all procedures are completed,» said Perm Mayor. «I ask you to treat the situation with understanding — we take safety rules strictly, so specialists need time to check everything thoroughly.»

When the ice town will open is still unknown. Eduard Sosnin promises to write about it in his Telegram channel.

A photo correspondent for 59.RU visited the fire scene. The footage shows that the stall is severely burned on the outside. The dome of the New Year«s tree was not damaged.

UPD. 17:20. Eduard Sosnin reported in his Telegram channel that the ice town has been reopened.

«All systems have been thoroughly checked, safety is ensured,» wrote the city head. «Now Perm residents can calmly stroll through our beautiful town.»

Earlier we reported that during the New Year holidays in Perm, a fire occurred at a hotel construction site in the VKIU building.