November 17, 2009 a huge fire broke out on the territory of plastics plant in Neva district, Petersburg. More than 60 people were evacuated from the emergency site. No victims were reported, Interfax informs.

Presently, the fire in the building is localized. More than 100 firemen were working in the accident site to fire suppression. According to RF Emergency Situations Ministry representatives the fire spread to the three storeys of the building, one of which was a polyethylene warehouse.