Russian illegal care home catches fire; 20 dead
According to Russian authorities, a fire that engulfed an aged care facility in the Siberian city of Kemerovo has claimed at least 20 lives.
Six more people suffered injuries. The midnight fire completely destroyed the top floor of the two-story timber structure.
According to early indications, a malfunctioning heating boiler may have been to blame.
According to officials, the private home for the elderly was functioning illegally, according to Tass news agency.
After being attacked by dozens of firefighters, the fire was put out early on Saturday.
The region’s governor announced that all facilities with a comparable design will now be investigated. The criminal investigation of the incident has been started.
Russian illegal care home catches fire; 20 dead
According to representatives of the local fire department, Russia is home to several senior care facilities that are not registered. They were therefore regarded as private property and were exempt from fire safety inspections.
In 2018, the Kemerovo recreation centre fire claimed the lives of 60 people, including 37 children.
