Wooden Mosque in Russia’s Bashkortostan Damaged by Fire, Investigators Probe Cause

Wooden Mosque in Russia’s Bashkortostan Damaged by Fire, Investigators Probe Cause
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A wooden mosque in the village of Tupevo, located in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, caught fire recently — though firefighters intervened swiftly and prevented a full destruction.

According to Shia Waves Agency citing ABNA, local emergency crews responded with five fire trucks and managed to extinguish the blaze; the fire damaged only the front section of the one-storey wooden structure, which measures roughly 12 by 5 metres.

No individuals were inside the mosque at the time of the fire, and there have been no reports of casualties. Authorities suspect an electrical fault as the likely cause; so far, investigators have found no evidence suggesting deliberate arson.

The incident occurs against the backdrop of prior threats: a few months ago, an attempt was reported to set fire to another mosque in the same region.

At this time, local officials are conducting an inquiry into the circumstances of the fire, while the affected community has begun preparations to repair the damaged mosque.