VIDEO. Fire at a Two-Story Shopping Center in Russia

A fire broke out in a two-story shopping center in the Frunzensky district of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This was reported by the city's branch of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia. According to the agency, the area affected by the fire is approximately 1,000 square meters. The information comes from Kommersant.ru.

A total of 62 people and 18 units of equipment have been involved in firefighting efforts. The causes of the fire have not been disclosed at this time.

According to the newspaper 'Fontanka', the fire started in a restaurant located within the shopping center. Sources from 'Ren-TV' claim that the affected area has now increased, reaching 3,600 square meters; however, this information has not been officially confirmed.