Fatal Fire Destroys Historic Pravoberezhnny Market in St Petersburg: 1 Dead, 2 Injured

Dec 11, 2025 11:08 am CST

A massive fire engulfed the historic Soviet-era Pravoberezhnny Market in St Petersburg, Russia, resulting in one death and two injuries. Approximately 100 people were evacuated as firefighters battled the 1,500-square-meter blaze. Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire that rapidly spread through the culturally significant structure built between 1979-1983.