NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 14 (Itar-Tass) —— A fire in the settlement of Mamontovo in Nizhny Novgorod region has been extinguished, a spokesman for the regional emergencies administration told Itar-Tass on Saturday.
The fire destroyed eight buildings (five dwelling houses, one cottage and two non-residential houses) leaving 11 people without shelter. They have been accommodated at a temporary accommodation centre.
The fire started at about 10:30 a.m. Moscow time on Saturday and initially consumed six houses. Later, a strong wind gust spread it to neighboring buildings.
The fire fighting operation involved 57 men and 20 units of hardware.
Fire in Nizhny Novgorod region settlement extinguished, 11 people left without shelter
The fire destroyed eight buildings
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