As a result of a strong fire in a multi-story residential complex under construction in northern Moscow, 8 people died and 13 were injured. Rescuers report that more than 200 people may have been in the building.
On April 28, a fire broke out at a construction site located at 14, 2nd Ambulatory Way. Initially, the flames engulfed the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building.
At the time of the incident, the fire was given the highest complexity rating — 5, which was later reduced to 4. The fire covered a total area of 1,400 square meters.
According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, 120 rescuers and 30 pieces of equipment were deployed to extinguish the fire. As of now, 31 people have been evacuated from the building.
A criminal case has been initiated under Part 3 of Article 216 of the Russian Criminal Code regarding the incident. The exact cause of the fire is not yet known.
