This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to a representative of the press service of Rosmorrechflot.

“One clap occurred, (where is) a material warehouse, with smoke emitting into the air vent. Ignition of the warehouse began, ”he said.

According to him, the sector was sealed, it will be cooled.

It is noted that after the fire began, 420 crew members were evacuated from the floating base, while 63 people remained to extinguish the fire.

Earlier, the Ministry of Emergencies reported the elimination of open fire at the Peter Zhitnikov floating base.