Massive Fire Engulfs Chisinau Building, Firefighters Battle Blaze

A large fire broke out in Chisinau, Moldova on May 31, 2025, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky. The incident occurred in a parking lot near a large building. Firefighters quickly responded, and several fire trucks were on the scene. Eyewitnesses reported hearing loud explosions before seeing the flames. "It was terrifying," said one eyewitness, who declined to be named. "The smoke was so thick, it was hard to breathe." Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blaze, and by the afternoon, the fire was under control. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No injuries were reported.