Fire Breaks Out at Famous Theater in Moscow

A fire broke out today, Sunday, at the "Moscow Academic Comedy Theater" in the center of the Russian capital, according to the city's emergency services. The Moscow emergency management reported that smoke was billowing from under the theater's dome when firefighters arrived on the scene. Authorities confirmed that theater visitors were evacuated, and there have been no reports of injuries. The area of the fire was approximately 350 square meters, with flames rapidly spreading through the wooden structures of the dome. The emergency service stated that 76 firefighters and 21 pieces of equipment are participating in the firefighting efforts. #RussiaOnFire The fire at the theatre in central #Moscow continues. Around 50 people left the evacuated building. But it seems firefighters are having trouble accessing the blaze in the wood of the roof. pic.twitter.com/eBwm95JWzw— Tim White (@TWMCLtd) January 28, 2024