Fire at Moscow theatre injures one and prompts evacuation of 55

A fire broke out at Moscow’s Theatre on the Southwest during a musical event.

The theatre is on Vernadsky Avenue, and preliminary information said the fire was in a workshop.

Fifty-five people were evacuated, and one person was injured.

The fire covered about 20 square metres, and the open flames were put out.

The incident was serious enough for authorities to assign an elevated danger level.

The cause of the fire is still being investigated.