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Russia: 15 Killed, 5 Injured After A Fire At A Café In Kostroma

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Moscow: Atleast 15 people were killed and 5 others injured after a fire broke out at a café in Kostroma on Saturday.

According to reports, the fire broke out  in the early hours after someone apparently used a flare gun during a dispute, authorities said.

Rescuers were able to evacuate 250 people. The governor of the Kostroma region, Sergei Sitnikov, said five people were slightly injured and received medical assistance.

The roof of the cafe collapsed during the fire. A criminal investigation has been launched, and the police are searching for the person who used the flare gun.

Kostroma with a population of 270,000, is located about 340 kilometers north of Moscow. (Agences)

The roof of the cafe collapsed during the blaze.

A criminal investigation has been launched, and Russian police are searching for the person who used the flare gun, a signalling device typically used in emergency situations. (Agences)

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