A fire at a factory in Chelyabinsk was localized on an area of 1.2 thousand square meters. m

The fire in a two-story production workshop in Chelyabinsk is localized on an area of 1.2 thousand square meters. m. On October 2, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on its Telegram channel.

"The fire is localized on 1,2 thousand squares, extinguishing continues," the message says.

The ministry added that six units of the gas and smoke protection service (GDZS) are involved in extinguishing the fire. Three combat areas have also been created.

In addition, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, three people were able to evacuate the building on their own. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties.

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The fire in the Chelyabinsk two-storey production workshop and a metal hangar became known earlier that day. At that time, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that more than 70 people and 19 pieces of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire.

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