Massive fire in Kursk shrouded in mystery. Governor reassures public
There was a massive fire in Kursk. Clouds of black smoke were seen over the city from a distance. Initial information about the incident was hidden, but the fire was confirmed by the acting governor of the region, Oleksiy Smirnov.
6:13 PM EDT, July 2, 2024
A massive fire broke out in the Russian city of Kursk, causing significant concern among residents. Thick, black clouds of smoke were visible even from long distances.
Local authorities initially concealed information about the incident. However, after some time, the acting governor of the region, Oleksiy Smirnov, confirmed that a fire had occurred. In his statement, he said that the situation was under control and that the security services had started to determine the cause of the incident.
Fire in Kursk. local media on the damages
No information about casualties has been received.
Various local media provided information about where the fire broke out. Some claimed that the fire occurred at the Central Aviation Technical Base. Others, based on residents' reports, indicated that a military unit's warehouse burned down in the fire.
