A major fire broke out at a warehouse containing gas cylinders and pallets in Pushkino, Moscow region, on Saturday, June 7th, engulfing an area of over 8,000 square meters.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that there are no reported casualties at this time.

More than 50 emergency personnel responded to the scene with 12 pieces of equipment to combat the blaze.

A specialized laboratory team is on-site conducting air quality tests to detect the presence of any hazardous substances.

Eyewitness accounts indicate that the fire has spread to adjacent buildings, and explosions have been heard in the vicinity.

The Prosecutor’s Office of the Moscow Region has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

Law enforcement officials will conduct a thorough inspection of the site and initiate a fire-technical examination once the Ministry of Emergency Situations concludes its operations.