There were about 650 gas cylinders in a warehouse that was burning in Moscow

“The building had about 650 cylinders with a volume of 50 liters.

Armored shields were involved in extinguishing the fire, there was a constant threat of balloons popping, ”he told reporters, quoted by TASS.

The fire was extinguished by 60 people, they managed to defend from the fire four buildings located near the warehouse, and parked cars.

Earlier in the south of Moscow a warehouse with gas cylinders caught fire.

The Emergencies Ministry reported on the collapse at the scene.

At 16:00 the fire was extinguished.