On October 18, 2026, a fire broke out at a private enterprise in the Kamen-Kashirsky district of Volyn following a Russian strike. Rescuers quickly localized the fire, but the extinguishing efforts are ongoing.
Circumstances of the Fire
The fire ignited after a repeated attack by Russian forces. Rescuers who arrived at the scene took measures to contain the flames. However, due to the threat of further attacks, the firefighting efforts had to be paused multiple times.
Air Quality Monitoring
Specialists from the State Emergency Service (SES) conducted air quality measurements in the area of the fire. According to the results, no exceedances of permissible concentrations of hazardous substances were found outside the enterprise, indicating that there is no serious threat to public health.
Status of the Injured
Preliminary reports from rescuers indicate that there are no casualties as a result of the fire. However, the situation remains under control, and rescue operations continue.