Russia: Fire breaks out in Moscow art museum
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The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts caught fire this morning, sparking panic in Moscow. Officials revealed that one firefighter was injured while tackling the blaze at the art museum. The Pushkin is the largest museum of European art in Moscow and one of the leading destinations for visitors to the Russian capital.
The building - known as the Lopukhin estate - is currently being used by the Pushkin State Museum,
Many commentators immediately remarked that buildings appear to be frequently catching fire in Russia.
@OMonteyne2, who monitors the Ukraine conflict, tweeted: "Another day, another fire in Moscow."
@TR_News17 added: "Every morning in Moscow starts with a fire."
Just yesterday, a huge fire ripped through a major shopping complex on the edge of Moscow killing at least one person, according to Russia's Emergencies Ministry.
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