RSOE EDIS: Russia - Fire - 2010.01.26

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2010-01-26 04:23:17 - Fire - Russia EDIS CODE: FR-20100126-24700-RUS Date & Time: 2010-01-26 04:23:17 [UTC] Area: Russia, Capital City, Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography, Moscow Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: A fire at a Moscow university dormitory has been put out, a police source told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. Some 300 people were evacuated early on Tuesday from a dormitory of the Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography. "The fire broke out in a room on the third floor, and has spread to an area of some 15 square meters, according to rescuers" the source said. No casualties have been reported. The cause of the blaze is being established. Doctors and rescuers are now examining those evacuated. Russia has an appalling fire-safety record. Over the last few years, Russia has seen a number of deadly blazes at schools, universities, hospitals and other public places. Posted:2010-01-26 04:23:17 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu