A large fire broke out on the outskirts of Dnipro, and firefighters are battling the flames.

This evening, on the outskirts of Dnipro near the Poltava highway, a significant fire broke out, engulfing extensive thickets of reeds. The alarm about the blaze was received by the emergency services. Several fire crews equipped with specialized equipment for extinguishing wildfires were promptly dispatched to the scene. This was reported by "Vydamo" citing "Informator".

Upon the rescuers' arrival, it became clear that the fire had spread over a large area of reed thickets. A strong wind blowing at the time of the fire's outbreak contributed to the rapid spread of the flames.

The fire crews began combating the blaze. The rescuers are employing all available methods to localize and eliminate the fire hotspots.

The situation is under control. The exact area affected by the flames is being determined. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

Earlier, we reported that an apartment in a high-rise building was on fire in Dnipro.