On the night of 27 October, a major fire broke out in the vicinity of some warehouses in Vyborg, in the Leningrad Oblast, Russia. Eyewitnesses have shared footage of the intense blaze, with thick smoke and a bright glow rising above it. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
- On the night of 27 October, a major fire broke out in Vyborg, in the Leningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation.
- According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out in the area of the warehouses near Leningradskoye Shosse.
- The cause of the fire, the exact location and the extent of the damage are as yet unknown.
What is known about the fire in Vyborg
According to reports in the local Russian media, the fire broke out near the Leningradskoye Shosse, where the warehouses are located.
The first reports of the incident emerged at around 01:30 Moscow time on 27 October.
Night-time footage circulating on social media shows intense flames illuminating the sky above the buildings. Thick smoke is rising from the scene of the fire.
Which building was affected by the fire?
The exact location of the source of the fire, the owner of the warehouse premises and the nature of the goods stored on the premises have not yet been established.
There is also no confirmed information regarding the area affected by the fire, the extent of the damage or any possible casualties.
The cause of the fire remains unknown
As of the morning of 27 October, there is no reliable information regarding the cause of the fire.
In particular, reports of possible explosions, sabotage or drone attacks have not been confirmed. There are currently no official conclusions regarding the circumstances of the incident.
