Moscow: Firefighters battle deadly fire in city office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

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At least eight people have died in the fire, which reportedly covered an area of at least 4,500 square metres.

Over 130 specialists and two helicopters were working to fight the fire, Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry has said.

Officials told Russian media one person was rescued from the blaze in the eight-story building.

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