Firefighters are battling a blaze at a building located on Obvodny Canal embankment, number 183. The incident prompted a response from emergency services, who are working to contain the situation.

According to reports from the scene, a firefighter is utilizing scaffolding to reach the area where the fire is concentrated. The efforts are focused on gaining access to the source of the fire to extinguish it effectively.

The building is currently undergoing renovations managed by the St. Petersburg Capital Repair Fund. The fund has confirmed that their specialists and contractor are en route to the site to assess the damage and collaborate with firefighters.