Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Massive Fire Kills One at St. Petersburg Market
A big fire started at a very large market in St. Petersburg, Russia.
There were lots of explosions, and the fire grew very quickly because there were things inside the market that burn easily.
Many firefighters came to put out the fire, and one person got hurt and another person died.
The fire made huge flames and lots of black smoke.
People shared videos of the fire on the internet, and it looked very scary.
The firefighters are still working to put out the fire, but no one knows yet what caused it.
The market is a historic building that was built a long time ago.
A massive fire broke out at the Pravoberezhnny Market in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday around 5:00 PM local time.
The fire spread rapidly due to highly flammable materials inside the building, with multiple explosions reported, possibly from gas cylinders.
At least one person was killed, and two others were injured in the incident.
96 firefighters and 26 units of equipment were deployed to combat the inferno, which covered an area of 1,500 square meters.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and authorities have launched a probe into the fire's origin.
- Who
- Firefighters, emergency responders, and market staff
- What
- A massive fire and multiple explosions at a historic market
- When
- Wednesday, around 5:00 PM local time
- Where
- Pravoberezhnny Market, Nevsky district, St. Petersburg, Russia
- Why
- Cause unknown, possibly gas cylinders, highly flammable material suspected
- Location
- Pravoberezhnny Market, Nevsky district, St. Petersburg, Russia
- Date
- Wednesday
- Casualties
- 1 killed, 2 injured
- Firefighters Deployed
- 96 firefighters and 26 units of equipment
- Cause
- Unknown, possibly gas cylinders
- Fire Size
- 1,500 square meters
- Evacuated
- Around 100 people
Sources
Russia: Explosions As Massive Fire Engulfs St. Petersburg Market; Watch Dramatic Videos
WATCH | Massive fire breaks out in St. Petersburg market after multiple explosions
Video: Massive fire breaks out at Nevsky Market in Russia’s Saint Petersburg
One Killed After Huge Fire Tears Through St Petersburg Market In Russia; Explosions Reported
Video: Massive Fire Erupts At St Petersburg's Soviet-Era Market; 1 Killed
