According to a report received from the National Gallery – “Square 500”, about an accident in one of the depots related to the fire safety system, the Ministry of Culture appointed an urgent inspection. Some of the containers leaked inert gas, which triggered the alarm of the security system. At the moment, teams of the National Gallery, the Inspectorate of the Ministry of Culture (Main Directorate «Inspector for the Protection of Cultural Heritage») and representatives of the “Fire Safety” are registering the circumstances surrounding the incident. There is damage, the air ducts of the installation and fragments of the suspended ceiling have been damaged. The accident happened in one of the depots containing works from the beginning of the 20th century. Several paintings have fallen from the racks and a team of restorers is currently investigating their condition. The Ministry of Culture will wait for the final report, stating its willingness to cover any costs caused by the incident.
Source: website of the Ministry of Culture
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