The fire in the bell tower of the Novodevichy Convent, which broke out late on Sunday, March 15, liquidated, said the Ministry of Emergency Measures of Russia in Moscow. Firefighters fully mastered the fire at 1:23 Monday, “Interfax” referring to the agency.
After the liquidation of fire bell tower was examined by fire, and then entered the building inspectors of the State Fire Supervision. They establish the cause of fire and the location of the fire.
It was reported earlier that failed to stop the spread of fire when flames engulfed an area of 300 square metrov.Vnutrennie areas not affected by the fire, where the worst effects of the fire collapsed external plaster. Initial fires was at an altitude of 35 meters above the ground.
The flames engulfed the entire scaffolding at the top of the bell tower. Falling decking fire spread to two neighboring cabins and standing next to a tree. During extinguishing the fire were evacuated from the danger zone five gas cylinders, presumably destined for restoration work.
The fire was assigned a higher second level of complexity. In its liquidation attended 29 pieces of equipment and 113 personnel. It has been reported that may be involved and helicopters, but in the end did not help aviation potrebvalas. The fire was extinguished with the help of five cranes.
Burning bell tower under restoration since late last year. At this time, the bells were removed. Last time the monastery bell tower repaired in 1998, when during a hurricane with her cross fell.
Our Lady of Smolensk Novodevichy Monastery was founded by Grand Prince Vasily third in 1524 in honor of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God “Hodegetria”. Is protected by UNESCO and declared the common heritage of mankind.
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