In Ulan-Ude, a balcony in a high-rise building caught fire due to fireworks

ULAN-UDE, January 1 In Ulan-Ude, due to fireworks launched in the courtyard, a balcony on the 9th floor of a 16-story building caught fire, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. Russia.
“In Ulan-Ude, on the 9th floor of a 16-story building, a balcony caught fire. It was hit by fireworks launched in the courtyard,” the report says.

It is noted that there were no casualties, rescuers extinguished the fire in 2 square meters.

The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reminded about the safety rules when launching pyrotechnics: choose special sites for this, indicated on the websites of the administrations of settlements; do not launch pyrotechnics near residential buildings, power lines and crowds of people; strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions.