NewsInferno rages in Nizhny Novgorod as firefighters battle blaze

Inferno rages in Nizhny Novgorod as firefighters battle blaze

Plumes of black smoke are rising over Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. According to REN TV, a warehouse used for the production and storage of insulation materials is on fire.

Fire in Russia. Warehouse on fire.
Fire in Russia. Warehouse on fire.
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Mateusz Czmiel

As reported by Exilenova+, an air raid alert was previously issued in the region due to the threat of drone attacks. Shortly after, residents posted photos online showing a column of black smoke.

The Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations reported that a production and storage building is on fire over an area of about 8,400 square metres. The roof collapsed inside. There are no reports of casualties.

There are more than 100 firefighters on the scene.

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