Two major fires erupt in Russia: resort in Togliatti and building in Moscow severely damaged

According to information provided by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, "Zhara Beach Resort", a hotel complex and nightclub, was devastated by the fire. The area of the fire was found to extend over an approximate 800 square metres.

The scene required the attention of over 100 firefighters, along with approximately 30 units of equipment.

The ministry confirmed that all guests had managed a successful evacuation before the arrival of emergency services.

Reports from local Telegram channels highlight the rapid spread of the fire, attributing it to the building's wooden structure. Currently, the fire's cause remains unestablished while a music festival was underway in the building.

In Moscow on Friday, a building on Tcherniakhovskogo Street was set ablaze as its roof caught fire. The fire enveloped an estimated 4,000 square metres of the roof. More than 400 people had to be evacuated from the building, making it one of the most significant fires in the Russian capital in recent weeks. Helicopters were deployed to assist in firefighting efforts.

A subsequent investigation disclosed that a short circuit in the building's de-icing system sparked the fire. The operation was massive, involving more than 130 firefighters, 41 pieces of equipment, and two Ka-32 helicopters from the Moscow Aviation Center.