On 13 October 2026, a major fire broke out in the Rostov Region of Russia at the «Aksaykardan-Detal» factory, which specialises in the manufacture of cardan shafts, mechanical transmissions and components for various types of machinery.
According to local media reports, the fire engulfed warehouses containing plastic goods. According to updated figures, the area affected by the fire has increased to 3,000 square metres. The fire has been classified as a level three high-risk incident.
- On 13 October, warehouses belonging to the «Aksaykardandetal» company caught fire in the Rostov Region of the Russian Federation.
- According to updated figures, the area affected by the fire reached 3,000 square metres.
- The activity has been assigned the third, higher level of difficulty.
- Fire brigades from Rostov-on-Don and the Aksai District were called in to tackle the blaze.
- Traffic is being restricted on Lenin Avenue in the town of Aksai due to a fire.
Fire at a factory near Rostov: what we know so far
The emergency services received a report of a fire on 13 October at 15:57 local time. According to the Russian publication 1rnd, the fire broke out at a warehouse complex at 19b Gagarina Street.
Initially, local media reported that the fire covered an area of approximately 500 square metres. The fire subsequently spread, and as of 16:48, the area affected by the fire was provisionally estimated at 3,000 square metres.
Several fire and rescue units from Rostov-on-Don and the Aksai district. In addition, special water tankers with capacities of 12, 13 and 14 tonnes were dispatched to ensure an uninterrupted water supply for fire-fighting operations.
Due to the fire, the local authorities have decided to restrict traffic on Lenin Avenue between Gagarin Street and Suvorov Street. This was reported by the Russian television channel «DON 24».
Firefighters are continuing to work at the scene of the fire, whilst utility services and law enforcement officers have been called in to deal with the aftermath.
What does the «Aksaykardan-Detal» factory produce?»
«Aksaykardan Detail» is a machine-building company located in the town of Aksay, near Rostov-on-Don.
Its history dates back to 1955, when a specialised production facility for cardan joint shafts for agricultural machinery was set up at a vehicle repair plant.
According to publicly available information, the company specialises in the manufacture of cardan shafts, joints, gearboxes, drive components and other mechanical parts.
Such products are used in agricultural, automotive and specialised machinery. Certain types of mechanical components may also be used in military vehicles.
Fire at an industrial site It attracted attention due to the scale of the fire and the need to close off transport routes near the plant.
As of the evening of 13 October, work to extinguish the fire is still ongoing. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the damage caused.
