"The fire situation in Russia is under control, " the ministry said in a statement.

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While the fire is now under control, he said search and rescue operations were underway in the neighborhood.

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The authorities say the smoke was caused by a fire in a container with pesticides at the city's port, but the situation is now under control.

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