Black Smoke Seen Over Minsk as Emergency Services Respond

Reform.news Editorial Team · 1 June 2026, 09:54

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Emergency Ministry units were dispatched following reports of heavy smoke in the area of Pieramozhtsau Avenue in Minsk, the ministry’s press service said.

Shortly beforehand, Minsk-Novosti published a video showing a large column of black smoke rising into the sky.

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Firefighters extinguished a blaze on the premises of Atlant on Pieramozhtsau Avenue.

The fire involved recyclable material (expanded polypropylene) stored in a metal container. The production process was not affected.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the incident is being established.

Five Emergency Ministry vehicles were deployed to the scene.