A market is burning in Chelyabinsk, the fire area has already reached 1000 square meters. This was reported to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The fire engulfed many rooms and the roof.
"In the shopping and entertainment complex «Europe-Asia» shopping pavilions on 1000 square meters are burning. 36 specialists and 7 pieces of equipment are working on site,” the department’s press service said.
Forces and resources continue to be sent to the site. The cause of the fire has not yet been announced; additional information is being determined. No casualties have been reported either.