VIDEO: Large Fire in Tyumen

The roof of the Gagarinski Trade and Exhibition Center in the city of Ishim, Tyumen, has caught fire along its entire perimeter. The area of the fire is approximately 5,000 square meters.

The country's Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that people were able to evacuate the building before firefighters arrived. Local residents state that strong stormy winds and the location of the shopping center complicate firefighting efforts.