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Deadly Fire Sweeps Moscow Construction Site as Rescuers Search for Survivors

Investigators filed a criminal case over suspected safety violations at the project.

Firefighters work to put out a fire at a construction site in Moscow, Russia, April 28, 2026. Sergei Vedyashkin/Moscow News Agency/Handout via REUTERS
Firefighters work to put out a fire at a construction site in Moscow, Russia, April 28, 2026. Sergei Vedyashkin/Moscow News Agency/Handout via REUTERS
Firefighters work to put out a fire at a construction site in Moscow, Russia, April 28, 2026. Sergei Vedyashkin/Moscow News Agency/Handout via REUTERS
Firefighters work to put out a fire at a construction site in Moscow, Russia, April 28, 2026. Sergei Vedyashkin/Moscow News Agency/Handout via REUTERS

Overview

  • A fire at a building under construction in northern Moscow killed three people and injured seven.
  • Fire crews rescued 31 people, and three others sought medical help before responders arrived.
  • Officials raised the emergency response to level four as crews fought flames on the second and third floors that were spreading.
  • The Savelovskaya Interdistrict prosecutor opened an inquiry, and the Investigative Committee launched a case under Article 216, which covers deadly safety breaches during construction.
  • Local media reported that up to 200 people may still be trapped, a figure authorities have not confirmed as searches continue.