Fire in Yekaterinburg, Russia: 200 people evacuated
In the Russian Yekaterinburg on Thursday, August 17, the main construction site of the ice arena caught fire. Rescuers evacuated 200 people
This was reported by RIA Novosti and E1.
"UGMK Arena, which is under construction, caught fire in Yekaterinburg, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports," RIA Novosti writes.
It is reported that the fire at the ice arena was localized to 10 square meters. Rescuers have also evacuated more than 200 people from the building.
Russian media notes that paint and foam products were burning on the roof of the ice arena.
"There was no information about the victims. Firefighters are conducting an examination of the building in order to find the source of the fire," the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
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