Large hangar fire near Saint Petersburg airport raises alarms
A massive fire near the airport in Saint Petersburg causes concern. Russian media report a hangar ablaze, with residents distressed by clouds of stinging smoke.
11 March 2024 17:09
On Sunday, images of large clouds of black smoke in Russia circulated on social media. Local inhabitants spoke of a fire at the Saint Petersburg airport, noting the troubling smoke makes breathing difficult.
According to Russian reports, a hangar close to the airport has caught fire. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Leningrad region indicated the fire in Saint Petersburg engulfed roughly 1,000 square metres.
Two individuals were injured, yet flights remain unaffected
Two individuals sustained injuries, with the hangar's roof and walls partially collapsing.
The cause of the fire remains unclear, and there has been no indication of any impact on air travel despite the dense smoke.
Source: 24tv.ua, radio1.ru
