A large fire broke out at a fireworks warehouse in Kemerovo, Russia, with explosions heard throughout the city. The fire spread to at least 600 metres and caused structural collapse of the building.

A huge fire was observed in the local fireworks warehouse in Kemerovo, Russia on the afternoon of 26 August. The fire is accompanied by fireworks explosions that can be heard throughout the city. At the very beginning of the fire, the area of fire was recorded to be at least 600 metres. The fire caused the structures to collapse, and the building collapsed too.

A huge fire broke out on Aug. 26 at a pyrotechnics warehouse in the Siberian city of Kemerovo, Russian media reported.

Videos filmed by local residents show the sound of explosions coming from a huge plume of smoke.

The emergency services confirmed to Interfax that the pyrotechnics warehouse caught fire and said that 10 fire brigades were dispatched to the scene.

Meduza, a Russian independent media outlet, reported that the building was completely engulfed in flames.

Meduza added that over 30 people were thought to be working at the warehouse.

The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said the fire covered an area of 750 square meters.

A warehouse with pyrotechnics is on fire in Kemerovo over an area of 750 square metres, the fire has been contained.

More than 30 people and 11 pieces of equipment are currently working at the scene.

The warehouse building itself collapsed.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

There is no information about any injuries or casualties.