Russia: Authorities responding to fire at Golden Tulip Hotel in Krasnodar the evening of Dec. 5

Event

Authorities are responding to a fire at the Golden Tulip Hotel in downtown Krasnodar on the evening of Dec. 5. The cause of the blaze is unclear. There have been no immediate reports of casualties.

Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely over the coming hours as emergency response and investigations continue.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Heed all officials' instructions. Plan for transport and business disruptions. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to reach destinations if operating near the affected area. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.