BREAKING: Novodevichy Convent on fire in Moscow

Oh shit! This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to.

Moscow’s landmark 16th century Novodevichy Convent on fire

http://rt.com/news/240957-russia-moscow-monastery-fire/

The bell tower of Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent in Moscow, one of the city's main tourist attractions, is on fire. The blaze is concentrated on scaffolds surrounding the tower, which is under construction. Firemen are working at the scene.

The fire was reported at 22:41 local time. Firefighters arrived four minutes after receiving the emergency all.

Roman Kosarev @Kosarev_RT

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Bell tower at #novodevichy monastery on fire in #Moscow Emergency services are here. 100 sq meters affected

9:29 AM - 16 Mar 2015 Moscow, Russia, Rossiya

Witnesses say the fire can be seen above the walls of the monastery, though authorities have not provided any information on the size of the blaze. However, some sources say the surface area of the fire is about 100 square meters. The cause of the blaze is currently unknown.

Alec Luhn @ASLuhn

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Novodevichy monastery is on fire

9:34 AM - 16 Mar 2015

max seddon        ✔ @maxseddon

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Fire at the top of Novodevichy tower mostly out but the side is in a bad way. Really hope this is mostly scaffolding.

Roman Kosarev @Kosarev_RT

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Fire almost out at #novodevichy monastery in #Moscow . Area cordoned off. Waiting for comment.

9:37 AM - 16 Mar 2015 Moscow, Russia, Rossiya