A truck caught fire on the Eastern Bypass near the “Lenta” hypermarket in the morning.

A video posted online shows the truck’s cabin engulfed in flames with heavy smoke.

Emergency services received the fire report at 11:30.

Firefighters arrived at the scene by 11:39. By then, the fire had spread over 5 square meters. They quickly contained the fire within the same area. Open flames were extinguished by 11:42, and the fire was fully put out by 11:44.

Nine personnel and two firefighting vehicles were involved in the operation. The truck driver survived, according to emergency services.

Also reported: a minibus caught fire in a parking lot near a residential complex in Novorossiysk. The fire occurred on July 28 on Solnechnaya Street, covering 8 square meters. No injuries were reported.

Eastern Bypass

The **Eastern Bypass** is a major highway in Nairobi, Kenya, designed to ease traffic congestion by diverting vehicles around the city’s eastern side. Completed in the late 2010s, it connects Thika Road to Mombasa Road, improving transport links for goods and commuters. The project reflects Kenya’s infrastructure growth and urbanization efforts.

Lenta

“Lenta” is a major Russian retail chain founded in 1993, known for its hypermarkets and supermarkets across the country. While not a cultural site, it has played a significant role in modern Russian consumer culture, offering a wide range of products and adopting a Western-style retail format after the fall of the Soviet Union. The company went public in 2014 and remains one of Russia’s largest retailers.

Novorossiysk

Novorossiysk is a major port city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, founded in 1838 as a naval base after the Russo-Turkish Wars. It played a crucial role during World War II as the site of fierce battles, including the Malaya Zemlya landing operation. Today, it is a key economic and transportation hub, known for its maritime industry and memorials to its wartime history.

Solnechnaya Street

Solnechnaya Street (Солнечная улица), meaning “Sunny Street,” is a common street name found in many Russian cities, often symbolizing optimism and warmth. While specific histories vary by location, such streets are typically residential or commercial areas developed during the Soviet era or later, reflecting urban expansion. In some cities, Solnechnaya Street may hold local significance, but it is not widely recognized as a major cultural or historical site.