ire Erupts at Moscow's Academy of Sciences Building; Residents Evacuated

A significant fire broke out on February 19, 2025, at the Institute of Computing Technologies, part of the Russian Academy of Sciences, located on Varshavskoe Highway in Moscow. The blaze has spread across approximately 1,500 square meters, causing the roof to collapse. Reports suggest a potential gas cylinder explosion, though no casualties have been reported. Emergency services are on-site, and residents in the vicinity have been evacuated as a precaution.