By Burc Eruygur
ISTANBUL (AA) — A fire has erupted at a workshop in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, the country's Emergency Ministry said on Monday.
The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry said on Telegram that the fire broke out in an area of 4,500 square meters (about 48,440 sq feet).
"The roof collapsed on 300 square meters. Fifteen people went out on their own," the statement further said, indicating that the fire was localized.
It also said an operational headquarters was set up in the area and that 64 specialists and 22 pieces of equipment were involved in efforts to douse the flames.
The reason for the blaze has not yet been announced.