“At 08:18 the fire was extinguished on an area of ​​1 sq. M.

Fire and rescue units evacuated 676 people, including 650 children, ”the message says.

On Saturday, October 9, the roof of a residential building in the center of St. Petersburg caught fire.

The combustion area subsequently increased to 800 square meters.

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Petersburgers evacuated after the fire were placed in a gymnasium.