Video: Massive fire breaks out at Nevsky Market in Russia’s Saint Petersburg | World News
The entire Nevsky market area may be engulfed in flames. (Photo: X/ Visegard 24)
A massive fire broke out at a popular market in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday evening. The blaze rapidly engulfed more than 1,500 square meters of the open-air market, which hosts vendors selling electronics and textiles.
According to Russian media, the entire Nevsky market area may be engulfed in flames. Witnesses described hearing multiple blasts.
A massive fire has broken out at one of the largest markets in St. Petersburg, Russia, with reports of explosions on site.According to Russian media, the entire market area may be engulfed in flames. Witnesses describe hearing multiple blasts. The cause of the fire remains… pic.twitter.com/TmAsjueTNy— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 10, 2025
There are also reports of at least two people being injured in the fire. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Videos and images posted on social media showed the entire Nevsky market in flames and thick black smoke visible in the night sky.’
Huge market in Saint Petersburg up in FLAMESFire fighters struggle to contain BLAZE as crowds gatherFootage: Fontanka pic.twitter.com/592flQJ9uR— RT (@RT_com) December 10, 2025
A Massive fire has broken out at the largest market in Russia, with reports of explosions on site ‼️A raging blaze erupted at Nevsky Market, one of St. Petersburg’s biggest bazaars, with witnesses reporting multiple explosions. pic.twitter.com/4cgIx6zn6Q— # ℍ (@WarHorizon) December 10, 2025
Around 30 fire engines are said to be responding to the massive blaze.
