A fire at a Moscow university dormitory has been put out, a police source told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.

Some 300 people were evacuated early on Tuesday from a dormitory of the Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography.

"The fire broke out in a room on the third floor, and has spread to an area of some 15 square meters, according to rescuers" the source said.

No casualties have been reported.

The cause of the blaze is being established. Doctors and rescuers are now examining those evacuated.

Russia has an appalling fire-safety record. Over the last few years, Russia has seen a number of deadly blazes at schools, universities, hospitals and other public places.

MOSCOW, January 26 (RIA Novosti)