Penza, 19 August 2015. PenzaNews. Fire-tactical drills were held at the palace of sports “Olimpiysky” on Antonova Street in Penza on Wednesday, August 19.

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According to the scenario, on the fourth floor of the hotel the wooden furniture caught fire. According to preliminary data, the cause was a violation of fire safety rules. There was a threat of fire spreading into the hallway and adjoining rooms. Thick smoke covered the place.

The representatives of the emergency services exercising joint actions, arrived at the scene. The tasks of those responsible for certain work, were specified.

The rescue operations, during which they were forced to evacuation one “injured” person, attracted attention not only of the employees of the palace of sport, who had to leave the premises, but also the residents of the nearby apartment buildings.

Many of them were taking pictures using cell phones.