Fire at 18th-century mansion in central St Petersburg brought under control
The blaze at the historic building was downgraded after firefighters worked to contain it, according to Russian state media.
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A fire that broke out at an 18th-century mansion in downtown St Petersburg has been brought under control, according to TASS.
The news agency reported that the fire's severity level was downgraded to two out of a possible five, indicating that firefighting crews had made progress in containing the blaze.
Further details on the cause of the fire, the extent of damage to the historic building, or whether there were any injuries were not included in the available reporting.
Historic buildings in St Petersburg's city center, many dating to the 18th and 19th centuries, are subject to heritage protections, and fires at such sites often draw additional scrutiny over preservation efforts.
Authorities had not released additional information on the mansion's current structural condition or next steps following the fire at the time of this report.
The report was carried by TASS.
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