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A fire broke out at a power substation in the centre of Kyiv, on Khreshchatyk Street. The incident was recorded on the morning of 15 January, according to the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA).
Relevant services are working at the scene, including firefighters, who are waiting for the power crew to arrive. Their help is needed to safely extinguish the fire at the substation.
As of 08:10
At this time, there is no information about the victims. The cause of the fire is being investigated, and the city authorities are urging residents of the capital’s centre to remain calm and avoid Khreshchatyk until the fire is extinguished.
Power engineers are preparing for possible emergency repairs that may cause temporary power outages in the surrounding areas.
