The number of victims in the fire in the shopping center in Sterlitamak increased to seven

The number of victims in the fire in the shopping center "Solnechny" in Bashkir Sterlitamak has increased to seven. This was reported by TASS in the EMERCOM of Russia. Five victims were previously reported.

The fire in the shopping center occurred on the afternoon of September 22 on the second floor of the building. The fire spread to 2.1 thousand square meters. The fire was extinguished within a few hours. Four people died.

The cause of the fire is being established, the MES reported. “RIA Novosti” with reference to the source wrote that the cause of the fire was a short circuit.