A fire at the Russian Embassy in Uruguay began after a fire in the air -conditioning system. At the same time, local firefighters could not immediately enter the building because of diplomatic protocols. As a result, they deal with fire, although the consequences in the form of smoke are perceived for a long time. About this report Uruguayed Sbrayado version.
The smoke can be clearly visible to the residents of Montevideo capital of Uruguay. Because the fire and traffic in the Russian Embassy area are very complicated. The publication also noted that firefighters could not immediately enter the territory of diplomatic missions.
Access to emergency services to the Embassy was detained by diplomatic protocols, but, inside the building, they could cope with the fire and notes.
By 20:30 local time, the fire was extinguished. However, at 22:30, the ventilation continued.
There is a concentration of smoke, so it will take some time, because the ventilation occurs naturally, the Fire Department indicates the national fire ministry.
Witnesses say the smoke is clearly felt in neighboring houses.
At around 19:30, I felt smoke everywhere. I think the house is living, going out and seeing that the embassy is above, he said a witness on X's social network, living next to the diplomatic mission of the Russian Federation.
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Ria Novosti noted that a thick smoke column has increased from the air of the Embassy building. Witnesses were filmed in the video as soon as firefighters tried to cut air pipes on the balcony on the highest floor of the Embassy.
Official data There is no information about the fire, as well as information about the victims.