Major Fire Erupts at Wildberries Complex After Nighttime Explosions

A large fire broke out at the Wildberries marketplace logistics complex in the Voronezh region of Russia after a series of explosions on the night of August 11.

According to eyewitness video analysis, the fire ignited in the area of the logistics complex located in the village of Aleksandrovka in the Novousmansky district of Voronezh. Residents reported explosions and fires in the region throughout the night.

The press service of Wildberries confirmed the evacuation of employees from the site in accordance with safety requirements, but did not specify the reasons for the evacuation.

The logistics complex in Aleksandrovka opened in November 2025. According to open sources, the storage area of the complex is 152,900 square meters, designed to accommodate over 90 million product types. The joint venture Wildberries & Russ (РВБ) invested approximately 11 billion rubles into its construction.