Russia-Massive fire at Mytishchi power plant; viral video shows area covered in smoke

At least 8 people have been injured after the combined heat and power production plant in Russia's Mytishchi on Thursday. According to media reports, the flames soared several dozen meters high and firefighters are now preparing aviation units to extinguish it as soon as possible.

Unverified videos being circulated on social media shows massive fire leading to thick smoke in the area.

Big fire in the area of thermal power plant in Moscow region https://t.co/LXYULuZY2h pic.twitter.com/Soz8tHPsfv via @VasyaKuzmln #Russia

— Liveuamap (@Liveuamap) July 11, 2019

#BREAKING : #RUSSIA : Massive fire errupted at Thermal power station in #Mytishchi near #Moscow. Fire train has been sent to the place of fire and aviation is also alerted to extinguish the major fire at thermal power station. pic.twitter.com/nvmcLHAwUl

— Conflict Intelligence Network 🌐 🇮🇳 (@ConflictTeam) July 11, 2019

A video posted on Youtube and purportedly shot near the power plant at Mytishchi shows the extent of fire and smoke at the scene.

This is a developing story.