Fire At Nightclub In Russia's Kostroma: The death toll increased to 15, 5 more people injured

 

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 UPDATE:  Fifteen people lost their lives in a fire that broke out at a cafe in the Russian city of Kostroma, an emergency source told TASS on Saturday.

"According to the latest data, the fire killed 15 people," he said.

Another five people suffered minor injuries and received outpatient care.
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The death toll from a fire at a nightclub in the Russian city of Kostroma has preliminary reached 13, with 4 more people injured, a spokesperson of regional emergency services said.

"According to preliminary data, there are 13 deaths already and 4 more people are injured," the spokesperson noted.

The fire erupted overnight at the "Poligon" nightclub and restaurant and spread over 3,500 square meters (37,670 square feet). According to the Russian emergencies ministry, 250 people were evacuated from the building.
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It also became known that before the tragedy in the cafe there was a conflict. One of the visitors fired pyrotechnics at his opponent and fled the scene. As a result, a fire started.

Now the man is wanted.

A criminal case has already been opened on the fact of the death of people.
VIDEO:  Russian emergencies ministry