Up to 20 people are unaccounted for; the blaze was assessed at the highest danger level
A large blaze erupted inside the Grand Setun Plaza office building in Moscow on Friday morning. From 15 to 20 people, according to different sources, could be trapped inside. 125 people were rescued from the building by the emergency services. No fatalities have been reported so far. One person has been taken to the hospital.
A video from the scene shows a thick cloud of smoke coming from the facade of the building. The authorities have blocked traffic on the adjacent road.
Helicopters were deployed to drop water on the burning building.
The blaze has engulfed five floors of the building.
The authorities believe the fire was likely caused by a short circuit, Interfax said, citing a person familiar with the matter. Other reports say investigators are checking whether arson was involved.
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