Over 400 evacuated as major fire breaks out in residential building in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai

A major fire broke out in an 11-story residential building in Anapa in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, reports Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry.

The fire started in the building’s attic floor, and flames spread to an area of 1000 square meters (10,764 square feet). Several hours after the fire started, a section of the building’s roof partially collapsed.

At least 440 people were evacuated from the building, including over 100 children. Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry reported that one person was injured.

The Krasnodar Krai Prosecutor’s Office stated that the building was constructed without the proper permits.