The roof of the Consulate of Yemen in Kiev is burning in an area of 300 square meters, informs the state service of Ukraine for emergency situations.

"17. 59 in the rescue service " 101 " received a letter about the fire office building along ul 12. As it was announced then, the room housed the Consulate of the Republic of Yemen. Now burns the Roof of a building area of about 300 square meters ", - is informed in the report.

Fire extinguishing used six pieces of different mechanisms and over 30 personnel.

Deployed operational headquarters. Specifically on the location of the event is hosted by the chief of GU gschs in Kiev Andrey Vatolin, who himself is coordinating the efforts of rescuers.

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