A fire broke out at the Russian automobile giant AvtoVAZ in the city of Tolyatti, Samara region. The incident happened on Sunday, September 8, on the territory of the enterprise's metallurgical production.
According to preliminary data, the fire covered the forming line with an area of 50 square meters. Local media reports that the fire spread to two buildings of the plant.
Fire crews are already working at the scene, trying to contain the fire. Representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia confirmed the fact of the fire, but have not yet provided full information about the scale and causes of the fire.
According to Russian media reports, all employees of the plant were evacuated in time. At the moment, there is no information about the victims.