The entire Nevsky market area may be engulfed in flames. (Photo: X/ Visegard 24)
A massive fire broke out at a popular market in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday evening. The blaze rapidly engulfed more than 1,500 square meters of the open-air market, which hosts vendors selling electronics and textiles.
According to Russian media, the entire Pravoberezhny Market is in St. Petersburg’s Nevsky district may be engulfed in flames. Witnesses also described hearing multiple blasts.
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
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
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The entire Nevsky market area may be engulfed in flames. (Photo: X/ Visegard 24) 
