Three people died and four others sustained injuries in a residential fire that engulfed central Moscow early this morning, according to the Russian Emergencies Ministry. The blaze, which rapidly spread across 100 square meters in an apartment building, was fully extinguished after emergency crews evacuated more than 20 residents.
Eighty-six firefighters and responders battled the flames, with investigators yet to determine the cause. The incident has reignited discussions about fire safety protocols in densely populated urban areas.
Authorities confirmed no further threats to the building's structural integrity and are providing temporary housing assistance to displaced residents. This marks the deadliest fire in Moscow since a 2024 warehouse blaze that killed six workers in the city's outskirts.
