“The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations does not confirm the information about the location of the fire. Currently, the fire area is 12,900 square meters. m,” the statement says.
Earlier, an RT correspondent stated that there were no more open flames on the Crocus City Hall building, its cladding had stopped falling.
Before this, there was information that the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations was increasing its forces to extinguish the fire in Crocus City Hall. More than 320 people and over 130 pieces of equipment were involved in fighting the fire. Three helicopters drop water on the building. The upper floors were almost burnt out.
At least 40 people died as a result of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, the Russian FSB reports. More than 100 people were injured.
RT is broadcasting online.