Fire at Petrograd Right Bank Market

A fire broke out on the second floor of the building of the Pравoberezhny market in the city of Saint Petersburg, with an area of approximately 1500 square meters. According to firefighters' reports, there may be gas cylinders inside, which poses a danger of further spread of the fire. About 30 firefighters are working in the area, continuing to extinguish the flames. A 55-year-old man was injured due to the fire and is currently receiving medical assistance. The fire did not cause mass destruction of buildings, but scientists predict potential further spread. The investigation into the incident continues.

The peak of the accident occurred during rush hour when the market was fully occupied by visitors. Firefighters note that thanks to timely intervention, the scale of the destruction was limited.