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| At least 13 dead in Russian nightclub fire | At least 13 dead in Russian nightclub fire |
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| According to media reports, the fire broke out when a patron fired a flare gun, setting decorations alight | According to media reports, the fire broke out when a patron fired a flare gun, setting decorations alight |
| At least 13 people have lost their lives in a massive blaze that broke out in a nightclub in the early hours of Saturday in the Russian city of Kostroma. Local authorities suspect that ceiling decorations caught fire after a patron fired a flare gun. Media reports suggest a brawl preceded the tragedy. | At least 13 people have lost their lives in a massive blaze that broke out in a nightclub in the early hours of Saturday in the Russian city of Kostroma. Local authorities suspect that ceiling decorations caught fire after a patron fired a flare gun. Media reports suggest a brawl preceded the tragedy. |
| “At the moment, all premises of the ‘Poligon’ club have been examined, debris has yet to be cleared in some places,” a local emergency services representative told TASS news agency. | “At the moment, all premises of the ‘Poligon’ club have been examined, debris has yet to be cleared in some places,” a local emergency services representative told TASS news agency. |
| He added that “13 people fell victim to the fire.” | He added that “13 people fell victim to the fire.” |
| Kostroma Region Governor Sergey Sitnikov confirmed the death toll on Telegram, adding that five more people had sustained minor injuries which did not require hospitalization. | Kostroma Region Governor Sergey Sitnikov confirmed the death toll on Telegram, adding that five more people had sustained minor injuries which did not require hospitalization. |
| Local emergency services revealed that they had to evacuate 250 people from the nightclub, along with 15 residents from a nearby apartment block, before they managed to put out the flames. | Local emergency services revealed that they had to evacuate 250 people from the nightclub, along with 15 residents from a nearby apartment block, before they managed to put out the flames. |
| TASS, citing anonymous officials, reported that the blaze started after a partygoer fired a flare gun inside the premises. According to sources, a brawl had preceded the fire, but the two incidents were not connected. Local police say they have already apprehended the suspect and a criminal probe has been launched. | TASS, citing anonymous officials, reported that the blaze started after a partygoer fired a flare gun inside the premises. According to sources, a brawl had preceded the fire, but the two incidents were not connected. Local police say they have already apprehended the suspect and a criminal probe has been launched. |
| A later report from TASS, citing a local police official, said the suspect has admitted to firing the flare gun. | A later report from TASS, citing a local police official, said the suspect has admitted to firing the flare gun. |
| “He explained that an altercation in the club was the reason,” the official is quoted as saying. | “He explained that an altercation in the club was the reason,” the official is quoted as saying. |
| That version of events has been corroborated by other media outlets and Telegram channels. | That version of events has been corroborated by other media outlets and Telegram channels. |
| Later on Saturday, Russia’s Investigative Committee confirmed the detention a 23-year-old male suspect. Authorities also said a director of the company running the club has been detained on charges of providing services in violation of safety regulations. | |
| Governor Sitnikov declared a day of mourning in the region for Monday and pledged assistance to the families of the dead. | Governor Sitnikov declared a day of mourning in the region for Monday and pledged assistance to the families of the dead. |
| Kostroma is a city of over 270,000, located 300km to the northeast of Moscow. With a wealth of historic buildings, it is a popular tourist attraction and part of Russia’s ‘Golden Ring’ route. | Kostroma is a city of over 270,000, located 300km to the northeast of Moscow. With a wealth of historic buildings, it is a popular tourist attraction and part of Russia’s ‘Golden Ring’ route. |