According to emergency services, 120 people were evacuated from a Moscow office building. They are trying to determine if there are others still trapped.
"According to initial indications, 120 people were rescued from the burning structure, the search continues", stated the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations via Telegram.
The emergency services declared that the fire had been extinguished at the end of the day. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations stated that the fire had been extinguished at 12:32 p.m. (11.32 a.m. French Time) on its Telegram messaging account.
Two injuries are reported in the first assessment.
According to its website, the "Grand Setoun Plaza", a ten-storey building measuring 70,000m2 is located in Moscow. It is located in Moscow's west.
According to the ministry 180 firefighters were deployed in their trucks with their trucks.
Rescue footage shows firefighters fighting the flames with their waterhoses, a truck and massive black smoke.
These fires, which are often fatal, are common in Russia. They often occur due to the disrepair of the premises or failure to adhere to safety standards.
