The cause of the explosion in a house on the south-east of Moscow, has been violation of the right to open fire – First Canal

According to the Investigative Committee, the cause of the explosion in an apartment building on the south-east of Moscow, according to preliminary data, was a violation of rules for handling with open fire. Previously we talked about the explosion of domestic gas, but this version is not supported. The center was out of the kitchen.

According to the residents of the house, in an apartment on the 8th floor did overhaul. At some point there was cotton. A fire started. One person was killed. 13 go to a doctor for medical aid. Three of them, including two children, with burns and carbon monoxide poisoning were hospitalized. Burned four apartments. Destroyed balconies. There are cracks in the walls.

“It is necessary to take measures to repair the four apartments, arrange for the repair of the apartments, which are affected by water during fire-fighting, all citizens are offered accommodation in a hotel,” – said Deputy Mayor Pyotr Biryukov.

According to rescuers, who work on-site emergency, the supporting structures of the building is not damaged. The house is partially restored electricity supply. For this night, some residents returned to their apartments.

However, the majority preferring to stay with friends and relatives, or to provide them with hotel rooms. All the victims, Moscow authorities have promised to provide the necessary assistance.