VIDEO: Massive Fire at Ufa Shopping Center

A fire has broken out at the "Mercury" shopping center in Ufa. Firefighters are on the scene, according to the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations press service.

According to the agency, the information about the fire was received by dispatchers at 19:36 local time. Preliminary reports indicate that the area of the fire is approximately 1,500 square meters, and it has spread to the roof.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations has reported that 78 personnel and 28 units of equipment have been engaged in the rescue operations.

Video from the Russian Federation's Ministry of Emergency Situations.