Fire inferno in Saint Petersburg Mega market in flames - explosions, one dead, two injured

A serious fire broke out at one of the largest markets in St. Petersburg on Wednesday. Russian media report several detonations and a large-scale rescue operation.

A huge fire has broken out at one of Saint Petersburg 's largest markets. Russian media report violent explosions and a large-scale rescue operation.

Videos from the city show a blazing market complex with flames lighting up the night sky.

What exactly caused the inferno is still unclear.

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