Several died in a dormitory fire in the Moscow region | News in brief

According to preliminary information, the fire was caused by an electrical fault.

In Russia, at least five people have died in a dormitory fire, rescue officials say, according to Russian news agencies.

According to the Russian state news agency Tassi, the accident happened in the town of Balashikha, which is located about 20 kilometers east of Moscow. According to preliminary information, the fire was caused by an electrical fault.

Several residents were evacuated from the path of the fire. According to Tassi, mostly foreign workers lived in the dormitory.

Source: Reuters

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