A huge fire has broken out at a major city's popular market as people ran to escape the flames.
The blaze broke out in St. Petersburg, Russia, with at least two people reportedly injured. One of them is understood to be a man who jumped from a building as the fire raged.
17:19 KEY EVENT
Footage from the scene
Dramatic video shared on social media shows the extent of the inferno.
The massive blaze rapidly burns the market, with huge flames and thick black smoke filling the night sky.
A massive fire has broken out at one of the largest markets in St. Petersburg, Russia, with reports of explosions on site.
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 10, 2025
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
17:14 Sam Elliott-Gibbs
Casualties reported
At least two people have been injured, it is reported.
A 52-year-old woman suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from the fire.
A man was hurt after jumping from the second floor of the building.

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