Video: Massive fire breaks out at Nevsky Market in Russia’s Saint Petersburg

The highly flammable substance inside the building caused an intense fire to spread, according to a statement from the Russian Emergency Ministry.

A massive fire has broken out at one of the largest markets in St. Petersburg, Russia, with reports of explosions on site.

According to Russian media, the entire market area may be engulfed in flames. Witnesses describe hearing multiple blasts. The cause of the fire remains… pic.twitter.com/TmAsjueTNy

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 10, 2025

According to RT one person has been killed while another has being injured in the fire.

Videos and images posted on social media showed the entire Nevsky market in flames and thick black smoke visible in the night sky.’

Huge market in Saint Petersburg up in FLAMES

Fire fighters struggle to contain BLAZE as crowds gather

Footage: Fontanka pic.twitter.com/592flQJ9uR

— RT (@RT_com) December 10, 2025

A Massive fire has broken out at the largest market in Russia, with reports of explosions on site ‼️

A raging blaze erupted at Nevsky Market, one of St. Petersburg's biggest bazaars, with witnesses reporting multiple explosions. pic.twitter.com/4cgIx6zn6Q

— #𝕎𝕒𝕣 ℍ𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕫𝕠𝕟 (@WarHorizon) December 10, 2025

According to the ministry statement, 96 firefighters and 26 pieces of equipment are working to put out the flames at the market.